Dispense

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɛns/

Definitions of dispense

verb to distribute or provide something, especially for medical purposes

Example Sentences

A1 The vending machine dispenses snacks and drinks.

A2 The pharmacist dispensed the prescribed medication to the patient.

B1 The teacher dispensed advice to the students on how to study effectively.

B2 The judge dispensed justice fairly and impartially.

C1 The CEO dispenses orders to the employees with authority and clarity.

C2 The government agency dispenses funds to support various social programs.

Examples of dispense in a Sentence

formal The pharmacist will dispense the prescribed medication to the patient.

informal Can you dispense some advice on how to fix a leaky faucet?

slang I'll dispense with the formalities and get straight to the point.

figurative The teacher's job is to dispense knowledge to eager students.

Grammatical Forms of dispense

• past tense: dispensed
• plural: dispenses
• comparative: more dispense
• superlative: most dispense
• present tense: dispense
• future tense: will dispense
• perfect tense: has dispensed
• continuous tense: is dispensing
• singular: dispense
• positive degree: dispense
• infinitive: to dispense
• gerund: dispensing
• participle: dispensed

Origin and Evolution of dispense

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dispense' originated from the Latin word 'dispensare', which means to distribute or manage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dispense' has evolved to not only mean distribute, but also to refer to the act of giving out or providing something, often in a systematic or organized way.