dispense

Mete out portions

To dispense is to distribute or give out, typically in measured portions: The machine dispenses tickets, a nurse dispensing medication.

A pharmacist dispenses prescriptions.

To dispense with something is to do without it or set it aside: Let's dispense with the formalities.

A dispenser is a device that releases items on demand.

distribute

allocate

Designate for specific use

dole · administer · mete · share · parcel · deal · hand out · give out · issue · disburse

medication

pharmacy

Medicinal dispensary

pill · tablet · capsule · inhaler · syrup · insulin · ointment · vaccine · antibiotic · administer

service

customer

Buyer of goods

attendant · clerk · serve · provide · supply · deliver · furnish · offer · cater · helpdesk

automated

vending

Selling through machines

  • machinePower-driven working device
  • ATMAutomated banking kiosk
  • kioskStandalone public booth

self-service · touchless · cashless · ticket machine · self-checkout · coin-operated · automated · sensor · mechanism · slot

exempt

waiver

Formal surrender of rights

release · immunity · pardon · exception · bypass · skip · omit · set aside · do without · overlook

Categories
Opposites
distribution

dispensecollect

Bring items together

gather · receive · take · accumulate · amass

generosity/provision

dispensewithhold

Refuse to give

hoard · begrudge · stint · skimp · retain

requirement

dispenserequire

To make necessary

enforce · mandate · demand · impose · maintain

Phrases
Family

dispenser, indispensable, dispensed, dispensable, dispensation, dispensing, dispensary, dispenses, dispensers

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G