dispensed
/dɪˈspɛnst/
verb
- Past tense of dispense: to give out or distribute something, especially medicine or a service.
- The charity dispensed warm meals to hundreds of homeless people during the storm.
- The pharmacist dispensed the prescription exactly as the doctor ordered.
- The vending machine dispensed a can of soda when I inserted the coins.
- Past tense of dispense: to apply or carry out (something, such as justice or a rule).
- The judge dispensed justice fairly in the courtroom.
- The principal dispensed discipline according to the school's code of conduct.
- The committee dispensed the rules without favoritism.
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adjective
- Given out or distributed, especially in measured amounts.
- The dispensed medication came with clear instructions for use.
- The dispensed cash was counted carefully before leaving the bank.
- Each dispensed ticket had a unique barcode for entry.