Dispenser vs. Dispense

Dispenser vs. Dispense — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Dispenser and Dispense

Dispensernoun

Something or someone that dispenses things.

Dispenseverb

To issue, distribute, or give out.

Dispensernoun

An object used to dispense other items.

a toilet-paper dispenser

Dispenseverb

To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.

to dispense justice

Dispensernoun

A person who makes up prescriptions, such as an optician or pharmacist.

Dispenseverb

To supply or make up a medicine or prescription.

The pharmacist dispensed my tablets.An optician can dispense spectacles.
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Dispensernoun

a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts

Dispenseverb

(obsolete) To give a dispensation to (someone); to excuse.

Dispensernoun

a person who dispenses

Dispenseverb

To compensate; to make up; to make amends.

Dispensenoun

(obsolete) Cost, expenditure.

Dispensenoun

(obsolete) The act of dispensing, dispensation.

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Dispenseverb

administer or bestow, as in small portions;

administer critical remarks to everyone presentdole out some moneyshell out pocket money for the childrendeal a blow to someone

Dispenseverb

grant a dispensation; grant an exemption;

I was dispensed from this terrible task

Dispenseverb

give or apply (medications)