dispense
//dɪˈspɛns//
Verb
dispenseInfinitive
dispensePresent tense
dispensedPast tense
dispensedPast participle
dispensingPresent participle
dispensesThird-person singular
1
To distribute or provide a service or information to a number of people.
The tourist office dispenses information about local attractions.
2
To prepare and give out medicine according to a prescription.
The pharmacist dispensed the medication as prescribed by the doctor.
3
(dispense with) To manage without something; to get rid of.
We can dispense with the formalities and get straight to business.
4
(dispense with) To give special exemption from a law or rule.
The committee decided to dispense with the usual formalities.