1. (

• distribute ,
• administer ,
• mete_out ,
• deal ,
• parcel_out ,
• lot ,
• dispense ,
• shell_out ,
• deal_out ,
• dish_out ,
• allot ,
• dole_out

) 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" ;

2. (

• dispense

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

3. (

• administer ,
• dispense

) give or apply (medications) ;