Deal Out (Verb)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The teacher tried to deal out equal attention to all her students in the classroom.
- She knew exactly how to deal out constructive criticism that motivated her team.
- The politician's scandal dealt out significant blows to his campaign's credibility.
- As the head of the charity, she worked hard to deal out food and clothes to homeless people.
- The coach would deal out praise and encouragement to her players after every match, regardless of the outcome.