Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Dispense.
How to pronounce dispense:
US
Dispense - as a verb
Administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example: "Administer critical remarks to everyone present"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administer13allot5deal5deal outdish outdistribute13dole outlot3mete outparcel outshell outHypernyms (Closely Related)
give8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
Example: "I was dispensed from this terrible task"
Give or apply (medications)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administer13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care fortreat5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dispense - as a noun
Cost, expenditure.
The act of dispensing, dispensation.
Example Sentences
"The vending machine dispenses snacks."
"The pharmacist dispensed the prescribed medication."
"The water cooler dispenses both hot and cold water."
"The teacher dispenses knowledge to her students."
"The ATM dispenses cash upon entering the correct PIN."
Word Game Points
Is DISPENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dispense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISPENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DISPENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dispense is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISPENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DISPENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dispense is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISPENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
