dispense

Verb

• give or apply (medications)

• grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
  • I was dispensed from this terrible task
    

• administer or bestow, as in small portions
  • administer critical remarks to everyone present
    
  • dole out some money
    
  • shell out pocket money for the children
    
  • deal a blow to someone
    
  • the machine dispenses soft drinks