to deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.-to apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.-to pay for; to atone for.-to exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.-to compensate; to make up; to make amends.-to give dispensation.-dispensation; exemption.-expense; profusion; outlay.