1. (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.

2. (v. t.) To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.

3. (v. t.) To pay for; to atone for.

4. (v. t.) To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.

5. (v. i.) To compensate; to make up; to make amends.

6. (v. i.) To give dispensation.

7. (v. t.) Dispensation; exemption.

8. (n.) Expense; profusion; outlay.

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