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shell out vs dispense

dispense vs shell out

shell out and dispense both are verbs.

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

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