dispense

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de distribuer, fournir ou délivrer quelque chose, en particulier de manière formelle ou systématique, ou encore d'exempter ou de dispenser une personne d'une obligation.

A verb used to indicate the act of distributing, providing, or giving out something, especially in a formal or systematic way.

1. Distribute or provideB2formal

   To give out or supply something, especially in a formal or official way.

   distribuer

   • The pharmacist dispensed the prescribed medication.
   • The charity dispensed food and clothing to the homeless.
   • The vending machine dispenses snacks and drinks.

   Synonymesadministerallocateallotdistributegive outhand outissueprovidesupply

   Antonymescollectgatherhoardkeepretainwithhold

2. Administer or applyB2formal

   To apply or carry out something, such as justice or a rule.

   Administrer ou appliquer

   • The judge dispensed justice fairly in the courtroom.
   • The committee dispensed the rules without exception.
   • He dispensed advice to all who asked.

   Synonymesadministerapplycarry outenforceexecuteimplementmete out

   Antonymesdenykeepretainwithhold

3. Do without (dispense with)B2formal

   To get rid of or not use something because it is unnecessary.

   se passer de

   • We can dispense with the formalities and start the meeting.
   • She decided to dispense with the old furniture.
   • The new system dispenses with the need for paper records.

   Synonymesabandondropeliminateforgoget rid ofgive upomitrelinquishremoveskipwaive

   Antonymesadoptemploykeepneedrequireretainuseutilize

Variantes phrasaldispense with