[+ obj] 1 : to give or provide (something)
▪ The ATM only dispenses $20 bills. ▪ A judge's job is to dispense [=administer] justice. ▪ a newspaper columnist who dispenses advice to millions of readers each week 2 : to prepare and give (medicine)
▪ Pharmacists are certified to dispense medication.
▪ The ATM only dispenses $20 bills. ▪ A judge's job is to dispense [=administer] justice. ▪ a newspaper columnist who dispenses advice to millions of readers each week
▪ Pharmacists are certified to dispense medication.
dispense with [phrasal verb]
dispense with (something) formal : to no longer use or require (something) : to get rid of (something)
▪ Let's dispense with the usual introductions and get down to business. ▪ The new cleaning process will dispense with the need for ventilation.
▪ Let's dispense with the usual introductions and get down to business. ▪ The new cleaning process will dispense with the need for ventilation.





