Definition 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.