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dispense vs treat

treat vs dispense

dispense is not a noun while treat is a noun.

dispense and treat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dispense No No Yes No
treat Yes No Yes No
As verbs, treat is a hypernym of dispense; that is, treat is a word with a broader meaning than dispense:
  • dispense: give or apply (medications)
  • treat: provide treatment for
Other hypernyms of dispense include care for.
dispense (noun) treat (noun)
an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight
something considered choice to eat
dispense (verb) treat (verb)
give or apply (medications) provide treatment for
administer or bestow, as in small portions subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
grant a dispensation; grant an exemption regard or consider in a specific way
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement
provide with choice or abundant food or drink
provide with a gift or entertainment
interact in a certain way
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