allot vs dispense
dispense vs allotallot and dispense both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| allot | No | No | Yes | No |
| dispense | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
dispense is a hypernym of
allot; that is, dispense is a
word with a broader meaning than allot:
- allot: give out
- dispense: administer or bestow, as in small portions
Other hypernyms of allot include
administer, allot, deal, deal out, dish out, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out.
As verbs,
allot and dispense
are synonyms defined as:
- allot and dispense: administer or bestow, as in small portions
Other synonyms of allot include
administer, deal, deal out, dish out, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out.
| allot (verb) | dispense (verb) |
|---|---|
| allow to have | give or apply (medications) |
| give out | administer or bestow, as in small portions |
| administer or bestow, as in small portions | grant a dispensation; grant an exemption |
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