1. distributed or gave out something to people
Usage: past tense of dispense
2. prepared and gave out medicine or drugs
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical context
3. eliminated the need for something or got rid of something
Usage: often used with ‘with’

Examples

• The pharmacist dispensed the prescription medication.
• The teacher dispensed advice to her students before the exam.
• The vending machine dispensed snacks and drinks.
• The charity dispensed food to families in need.
• The new system dispensed with the old paperwork requirements.
• The judge dispensed justice fairly in the courtroom.
• The ATM dispensed cash after I entered my PIN.