dispense


Definition: Meaning of, dispense in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈspɛns /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
dispense dispensed dispensed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
dispensing dispenses
[transitive] [formal]
  1. to give something to people, especially in fixed amounts [=  give out]
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  2. to officially provide something for people
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  3. to officially prepare and give medicines to people
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dispense used in phrasal verbs

  • dispense with (phrasal verb)
    1. dispense with someone/something to no longer use someone or something because you no longer want or need them
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