Dole 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 charity doles out food to those in need every week.
- She carefully doles out medication to her old mother.
- The company doles out bonuses to employees who meet their targets.
- The government doles out funds to schools in disadvantaged areas.
- The farmer doles out fresh water to the animals twice a day.