Definition of "dispense" []

To deal out in parts or portions; distribute. See Synonyms at distribute. (verb-transitive)
To prepare and give out (medicines). (verb-transitive)
To administer (laws, for example). (verb-transitive)
To exempt or release, as from a duty or religious obligation. (verb-transitive)
To grant a dispensation or exemption. (verb-intransitive)

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Use "dispense" in a sentence

"Yet no consideration could dispense from the law of Constantine: the clergy, the senate, and the people, disapproved the conduct of"
"The model I had the most exposure to was the direct instruction model, or what I like to call the dispense method."
"I was told that occasionally there is no medication to dispense, which is sometimes because of a lack of money but other times because there are just no drugs available in our remote area."

Words like "dispense"

absolve administer compensate direct dispend

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exempt exemption free manage relieve