Meaning Of Dispense

v. t.

To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.

v. t.

To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.

v. t.

To pay for; to atone for.

v. t.

To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.

v. i.

To compensate; to make up; to make amends.

v. i.

To give dispensation.

v. t.

Dispensation; exemption.

n.

Expense; profusion; outlay.