dispense
Verbs
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(v) 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
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(v) grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
- I was dispensed from this terrible task
- (v) give or apply (medications) administer,