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dispense

verb
  1. To give out in portions or shares: deal (out), distribute, divide, dole out, parcel out, portion (out), ration (out), share. Slang: divvy. See collect
  2. To provide as a remedy: administer, apply, give. See give
  3. To oversee the provision or execution of: administer, administrate, carry out, execute. See over
  4. To free from an obligation or duty: absolve, discharge, excuse, exempt, let off, relieve, spare. See free

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