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Definitions

dispense

[dih-spens] / dɪˈspɛns /

VERB

dole out supply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocate allot disburse distribute furnish give away hand out

STRONG

apportion assign deal divide give lot measure partition portion prepare prorate share

WEAK

come across with deal out dish out divvy fork out give with hand over mete out shell out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide hoard hold keep retain secret

STRONG

attach collect combine disorganize gather join unite withhold

WEAK

receive take

VERB

operate, administer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply discharge enforce

STRONG

command direct execute handle implement manage maneuver manipulate swing undertake wield

WEAK

carry out

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard fail forget leave alone mismanage neglect

WEAK

receive take

VERB

exempt from responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discharge

STRONG

absolve except excuse exonerate release relieve reprieve spare

WEAK

let off privilege from

Antonyms

STRONG

accuse blame charge condemn hold incriminate sentence

WEAK

receive take

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He says it’s time to dispense with cocktail-party niceties about AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

An amount is agreed with Welsh government and covers things such as dispensing, professional fees, clinical services and operational costs incurred at the pharmacy.

From BBC

Early on Wednesday morning, Venkatesham made the recommendation to the Lewis family - the club's ownership - to dispense with Frank.

From BBC

All-time greats spend their retirements dispensing advice to the next generation.

From The Wall Street Journal

When victory came his way, Lincoln was not averse to dispensing the spoils.

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