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dispense

gb/dɪspˈɛns/ us/dɪspˈɛns/
B2 אנגלית
~ 9500
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל B2 action
1

Give out or distribute

to give something, often in fixed amounts, to people who want or need it

תבנית שימוש: to dispense [something] to [someone]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse "dispense" with "spend" or "disperse." "Dispense" means to give out something (often using a machine or in an official way), while "spend" is about using money or time, and "disperse" is about people or things spreading out. Learners also mix up "dispense" and the phrasal verb "dispense with"; the latter means to do without something, not to give it out.
מילים נרדפות
distribute (focuses on giving things out, often to many people or places) | give out (more informal, everyday phrase with the same basic meaning) | hand out (suggests giving things directly by hand, one by one) | provide (more general; does not always suggest many people or small portions)
הפכים
collect (means to gather things in, rather than give them out) | withhold (means to refuse to give something that could be given)
צירופים
dispense cash |dispense drinks |dispense snacks |dispense information |dispense supplies |dispense advice
נושאים
daily life |work |business |daily_life |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The vending machine dispenses snacks and soft drinks 24 hours a day.
  • The charity dispenses food and warm clothing to the homeless every winter.
  • At the kiosk, a small machine dispenses tickets after you enter your code.
  • The information desk dispenses maps and brochures to visitors.
  • The ATM can dispense up to five hundred dollars in a single transaction.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • This machine dispenses free water.
  • The nurse dispenses pills to the patients every morning.
  • The bank will not dispense cash after midnight.
  • The office dispenses ID cards to all new workers.
  • The hotel lobby dispenses free coffee for guests.
פועל technical C1 action
2

Prepare and give out medicine

to measure, prepare, and give medicine to a patient as written by a doctor

תבנית שימוש: to dispense [medicine] to [someone]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes think "dispense" in medical contexts only means "give" and forget it also includes carefully measuring and checking the medicine. Another confusion is between "dispense" and "prescribe": doctors prescribe (write the order), and pharmacists dispense (prepare and give the medicine).
מילים נרדפות
fill (used in the phrase "fill a prescription"; common in everyday medical contexts) | supply (more general; does not focus on the careful preparation step) | issue (formal; often used when an institution gives out official items, including medicines)
הפכים
withhold (to refuse to give a medicine that could be given) | deny (to say that someone cannot have the medicine they asked for)
צירופים
dispense medication |dispense drugs |dispense prescriptions |authorized to dispense |dispense controlled substances |dispensing pharmacist
נושאים
health |science
דוגמאות
  • Only licensed pharmacists are allowed to dispense these high‑risk medications.
  • The hospital pharmacy dispenses thousands of prescriptions every week.
  • Under the new policy, nurses can dispense a limited range of drugs directly to patients.
  • In rural areas, specially trained health workers dispense basic medicines to the community.
  • The clinic will not dispense antibiotics without a valid prescription.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The pharmacist dispenses my medicine every month.
  • This small clinic can dispense simple drugs but not strong ones.
  • You need a prescription before the doctor can tell the pharmacy to dispense it.
  • The hospital pharmacy dispenses medicine to many patients each day.
  • Only a trained person should dispense these pills.
פועל formal C1 action
3

Administer or apply justice

to give or apply things like justice or punishment, especially when you have power or authority

תבנית שימוש: to dispense [abstract noun]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may overuse this sense with everyday objects (e.g. saying *"dispense a gift"* instead of simply "give a gift"). This formal sense is usually used with abstract nouns like "justice," "punishment," "mercy," or "advice," especially in serious or official contexts.
מילים נרדפות
administer (stresses carrying out or managing something official, like justice or punishment) | mete out (formal phrase meaning to give or assign, often with punishment or justice) | deal out (slightly less formal; suggests giving something like punishment or criticism)
הפכים
ignore (to pay no attention and not apply justice or punishment) | overlook (to choose not to punish or judge even when there is a reason)
צירופים
dispense justice |dispense punishment |dispense mercy |dispense wisdom |dispense guidance |dispense charity
נושאים
law |society
דוגמאות
  • Local courts are expected to dispense justice fairly and efficiently.
  • The dictator dispensed harsh punishment to anyone who opposed him.
  • Religious leaders often dispense moral guidance to their communities.
  • The committee has the power to investigate complaints and dispense appropriate sanctions.
  • He liked to imagine himself as a wise elder, dispensing advice to younger colleagues.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The judge must dispense justice without fear or favor.
  • In that country, the police sometimes dispense very hard punishment.
  • The teacher calmly dispensed advice to worried students.
  • The king could dispense mercy or punishment as he wished.
  • Good leaders dispense clear guidance in difficult times.
פועל formal C2 action
4

Exempt from a rule or duty

to give someone official permission not to follow a rule or duty

תבנית שימוש: to dispense [someone] from [a rule / duty]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners often try to use this sense without the preposition "from" (e.g. *"dispense him the rule"*). The usual formal pattern is "dispense someone from something." In everyday English, "exempt" is more common than this formal legal‑sounding use of "dispense."
מילים נרדפות
exempt (the most direct everyday equivalent; means to free someone from a rule or duty) | waive (often used about giving up or not enforcing a rule, fee, or requirement)
הפכים
enforce (to make sure a rule is followed, the opposite of freeing someone from it) | impose (to place a duty or requirement on someone, rather than removing it)
צירופים
dispense someone from a duty |dispense from the obligation |dispense from the rule |power to dispense |dispense with consent
נושאים
law |religion
דוגמאות
  • The committee may dispense students from the language requirement in exceptional cases.
  • For medical reasons, she was dispensed from military service.
  • Under canon law, a bishop can dispense a person from certain religious obligations.
  • The university decided to dispense older applicants from the entrance exam.
  • Only the minister has authority to dispense you from this legal obligation.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Because of his health, the army dispensed him from duty.
  • The school can dispense some students from this exam.
  • A special rule dispensed her from paying the fee.
  • The church leader dispensed them from fasting this year.
  • The law can dispense people from this tax in rare cases.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
dispense
IPA
GB/dɪspˈɛns/
US/dɪspˈɛns/
הברות והטעמה
dis - pense (2 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pense)
צורות המילה
Verb
  • Base: dispense
  • 3rd Person Singular: dispenses
  • Present Participle: dispensing
  • Past: dispensed
משפחת מילים
Forms
dispenses verb dispensing verb dispensed verb
Core family
dispenser noun
Related words
dispensable adjective C1 dispensary noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indispensable adjective B2
Advanced or less common
dispensation noun
ביטויים

dispense with

1
/dɪspˈɛns wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb formal

Do without something unnecessary

to no longer have, use, or do something because you think it is not necessary

דוגמאות
  • Given the tight schedule, we decided to dispense with the usual introductions.
  • Modern cars often dispense with a spare tire to save space and weight.
  • If everyone agrees, we can dispense with a written contract and just send an email confirmation.

dispense with the formalities

1
/dɪspˈɛns wˈɪθ ðə fɔɹmˈælətiz/
fixed phrase

Skip polite social rituals

to skip the usual polite or official things, like long introductions or thanks, and go straight to the main point

דוגמאות
  • If you don't mind, I'll dispense with the formalities and get straight to the reason for my call.
  • Since we're all friends here, let's dispense with the formalities and start eating.

dispense with the formalities

1
/dɪspˈɛns wˈɪθ ðə fɔɹmˈælətiz/
fixed phrase formal

skip polite or official steps

skip the formal steps

דוגמאות
  • To save time, the chair dispensed with the formalities and began the vote.
  • They dispensed with the formalities and spoke frankly.
  • In an emergency, you may be allowed to dispense with some of the usual formalities.
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