dispense
/dɪsˈpɛns/
Group 21Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To distribute or provide a service; to manage without or get rid of GRE
Example in Context
The new protocol dispensed with several layers of approval that had previously slowed the response to emergency situations.
Synonyms
give outdistributeprovide
Etymology
To weigh out or distribute apart from a central source.
- dis- (Latin) — apart
- pendere (Latin) — to weigh
Memory Aid
🖊️Sounds like “this pen's”
Imagine a magic pen that DIS-PENSES ink like a fountain, making THIS PEN'S ink flow like a river!
Visual Association
🎁A magician pulling endless gifts from a hat, dispersing joy as he DIS-PENSES them to a cheering crowd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “dispense” mean on the GRE?
dispense (verb) means “To distribute or provide a service; to manage without or get rid of”. The new protocol dispensed with several layers of approval that had previously slowed the response to emergency situations.
How to remember “dispense” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “dispense” sounds like “this pen's”. Imagine a magic pen that DIS-PENSES ink like a fountain, making THIS PEN'S ink flow like a river!
What are synonyms for “dispense”?
Common synonyms: give out, distribute, provide.