Words that rhyme with dispense

Dispense is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of dispense

verb
  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"
  2. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption; "I was dispensed from this terrible task"
  3. give or apply (medications)

Examples of "dispense" in lyrics

See how dispense is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Mark how with my neglect I do dispense:"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXII
  • "And with my trespass never will dispense,"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
  • "Yet with the fault I thus far can dispense;"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

What do these rhymes mean?

cense
perfume especially with a censer
commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
commonsense
exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
defence
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "dispense" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cense, commence, commonsense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "dispense" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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