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    Dispense (en. Excuse)

    /dis'pense/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provide something to someone.
    The pharmacist dispenses medication to patients.
    El farmacéutico dispensa medicamentos a los pacientes.
    To exempt someone from an obligation or duty.
    The teacher exempts the students from doing homework for today.
    El profesor dispensa a los alumnos de hacer la tarea por hoy.
    To distribute or share something.
    The company dispenses personal hygiene products to those in need.
    La compañía dispensa productos de higiene personal a los necesitados.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dispensare', which means 'to distribute'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exemption from responsibilities
    Release from certain obligations.
    dispensa de responsabilidades
    to dispense criticism
    To offer criticism in a comprehensible manner.
    dispensar críticas

    Related Words

    dispenser
    An object or device that provides something.
    dispensador
    dispensation
    The action of dispensing.
    dispensación

    Slang Meanings

    To give permission informally.
    My friend exempts me from following the rules this time.
    Mi amigo me dispensa de seguir las reglas esta vez.
    To ignore a rule or protocol.
    At this concert, the audience disregards the rules of silence.
    En este concierto, el público dispensa las reglas de silencio.