dispensed

Meanings

• Verb

  Given or made available, especially for use or consumption.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dispensed
fenced , lensed , pence , sense

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Variants

List of all variants of dispensed that leads to same result
dispense , dispense with , dispensed , dispensed with , dispenses , dispenses with , dispensing , dispensing with

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Etymology

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From Old French 'despenser', from dis- 'apart' + penser 'consider, think'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'dispense' in English was in the 14th century?

2. In the Middle Ages, monks were responsible for dispensing medicines and herbs to the sick and needy.

3. The term 'dispensary' comes from the Latin word 'dispensatorium', which means a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed.

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Related Concepts

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1. prescription: A written order from a doctor or pharmacist for the preparation, compounding, or dispensing of a medication.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dispensed' is used figuratively to describe the giving or imparting of knowledge or wisdom. In medicine, it refers to the act of giving a medication or treatment.

How to Memorize "dispensed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pharmacist handing you a prescription bottle and saying 'Here you go, this is dispensed for you.' Visualize the process of the medication being prepared and packaged for use.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dispensed' with the idea of receiving something valuable or important, such as knowledge, wisdom, or medication.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dispense, Dispense, Deliver' to remember the meaning of 'dispensed'. Dispense refers to the act of giving or making available, while deliver refers to the act of handing over or transferring something.

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