dispenses

verb

Meaning

To issue, distribute, or give out.
To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
To supply or make up a medicine or prescription.
To give a dispensation to (someone); to excuse.
To compensate; to make up; to make amends.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

dole out(English)mete out(English)distribute(English)allot(English)deal(English)parcel out(English)shell out(English)lot(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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