Meaning & use
Dispensed
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Distributed or gave out something, such as medicine, supplies, or advice.
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The pharmacist dispensed the prescribed medication to the patient.
The machine dispensed cold drinks at the push of a button.
A note on using this word
Also used in the phrase 'dispensed with,' meaning to do without something or eliminate it.
Words with a similar meaning
distributedadministeredallocated
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Did without something or made it unnecessary.
The committee dispensed with formal introductions to save time.
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