Dispense - Definition
dispense
v 1: 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" [syn:
distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel
out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish
out, allot, dole out]
2: grant a dispensation; grant an exemption; "I was dispensed
from this terrible task"
3: give or apply (medications) [syn: administer, dispense]