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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.
Dispense (v. t.) To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
Dispense (v. t.) To pay for; to atone for.
Dispense (v. t.) To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.
Dispense (v. i.) To compensate; to make up; to make amends.
Dispense (v. i.) To give dispensation.
Dispense (v. t.) Dispensation; exemption.
Dispense (n.) Expense; profusion; outlay.