transfuse vs dispense
dispense vs transfusetransfuse and dispense both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| transfuse | No | No | Yes | No |
| dispense | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
dispense is a hypernym of
transfuse; that is, dispense is a
word with a broader meaning than transfuse:
- transfuse: give a transfusion (e.g., of blood) to
- dispense: give or apply (medications)
Other hypernyms of transfuse include
administer.
| transfuse (verb) | dispense (verb) |
|---|---|
| treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin | give or apply (medications) |
| give a transfusion (e.g., of blood) to | administer or bestow, as in small portions |
| pour out of one vessel into another | grant a dispensation; grant an exemption |
| impart gradually |
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