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Seneza Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

Dispense or disperse

Does anybody know the difference in between these two words ?
  

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dispense: 1. (tr) to give out or distribute in portions 2. (tr) to prepare and distribute (medicine), esp.

  • dispense: 1.
  • (tr) to give out or distribute in portions 2.
  • (tr) to prepare and distribute (medicine), esp.
  • on prescription 3.
  • ) 4.
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dispense:
1. (tr) to give out or distribute in portions
2. (tr) to prepare and distribute (medicine), esp. on prescription
3. (tr) to administer (the law, etc.)
4. (intr.; foll. by with) to do away (with) or manage (without)
5. to grant a dispensation to (someone) from (some obligation of church law)
6. to exempt or excuse from a rule or obligation

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thanks a lot raul !

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