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Dispense

usgb/dɪˈspens/Volume
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Charitable Actions

Used when describing the distribution of aid in social or humanitarian situations, often implying compassion.

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Local volunteers help dispense clothes and blankets to the flood victims.
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Not Just Physical

'Dispense' isn't limited to tangible items; it can also involve distributing intangible things like wisdom or justice.

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The wise elder dispenses invaluable life lessons to the younger generation.
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