Dispense (Verb)
Meaning 1
Grant a dispensation; grant an exemption; "I was dispensed from this terrible task".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- After being a vegetarian for many years, I was dispensed from eating meat for health reasons during my pregnancy.
- His Holiness granted our order a dispensation from the usual religious vows.
- The judge dispensed the defendant from appearing in court due to illness.
- The university dispensed me from taking a language proficiency test since I'm a native speaker.
- He was dispensed from military service due to his physical disability.
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Meaning 2
Give or apply (medications).
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Pharmaceutical companies have developed computerized systems to accurately dispense medication to patients.
- The automated machine can dispense up to 500 pills per hour to meet high demand during rush hour.
- Her doctor instructed her to dispense eye drops every six hours to alleviate dryness.
- Nurses must strictly follow the guidelines on how to dispense medication to patients safely and effectively.
- Prescription pharmacists are allowed to dispense limited quantities of certain controlled substances.
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Meaning 3
Administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The nurse dispenses medication to her patients as instructed by the doctor.
- She dispenses valuable advice to anyone who will listen to her experience.
- The machine is designed to dispense cash to customers at all hours of the day.
- The foundation dispenses millions of dollars each year to support underprivileged families.
- At the candy store, a friendly woman dispenses colorful lollipops to excited children.