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DISPENSES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dispenses.

Dispenses - 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)

Example Sentences

"The vending machine dispenses snacks."
"The pharmacist dispenses medication to patients."
"The water dispenser dispenses filtered water."
"The teacher dispenses assignments to the students."
"The ATM dispenses cash when you withdraw money."
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Word Game Points

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

DISPENSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DISPENSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dispenses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPENSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DISPENSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dispenses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPENSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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