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36+ Words that rhyme with dispense

Dispense is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are commence, condense, sense. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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)

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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?
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
expense
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) a
sense
a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger

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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 commence, condense, sense 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dispense?
Words that rhyme with dispense include: commence, condense, sense, expense, cense, dense, fence, hence, tense, thence, and 26 more.
How many syllables does dispense have?
Dispense has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with dispense?
There are 36 words that rhyme with dispense: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dispense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dispense in songwriting are commence, condense, sense. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with dispense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dispense include commence, condense, sense, expense, cense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sense, cense; 1-syllable: commence, condense; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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