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DISPENSE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Dispense.

How to pronounce dispense:

US

Dispense - as a verb

Administer or bestow, as in small portions

Example: "Administer critical remarks to everyone present"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administerallotdealdeal outdish outdistributedole outlotmete outparcel outshell out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grant a dispensation; grant an exemption

Example: "I was dispensed from this terrible task"

Give or apply (medications)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care fortreat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dispense - as a noun

Cost, expenditure.

The act of dispensing, dispensation.

Example Sentences

"The vending machine dispenses snacks."
"The pharmacist dispensed the prescribed medication."
"The water cooler dispenses both hot and cold water."
"The teacher dispenses knowledge to her students."
"The ATM dispenses cash upon entering the correct PIN."
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Word Game Points

Is DISPENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dispense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISPENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DISPENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dispense is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DISPENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dispense is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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