Dispense and Keep

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Dispense verb - To give out (something) to appropriate individuals.

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Keep is an antonym for dispense in dole out supply topic.

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Dispense is an antonym for keep.

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

power	dispense power	keep power
word	dispense word	keep word
time	dispense time	keep time
way	dispense way	keep way
Other words: money, information, items, weapons, enemies.

He's also been known to dispense writing advice to fans (often via Tumblr), which usually boils down to "Write something, and keep on writing."Sang a song about Jeanne d'Arc with Ben Folds on piano.

Source: Creator / Neil Gaiman

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