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dispense vs shell out

shell out vs dispense

dispense and shell out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dispense No No Yes No
shell out No No Yes No
As verbs, dispense and shell out are synonyms defined as:
  • dispense and shell out: administer or bestow, as in small portions
Other synonyms of dispense include administer, allot, deal, deal out, dish out, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out.
dispense (verb) shell out (verb)
give or apply (medications) administer or bestow, as in small portions
administer or bestow, as in small portions
grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
Difference between dispense and shell out

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