Mete 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 would mete out food and clothing to those in need during the winter months.
- She was willing to mete out advice to her younger siblings on how to navigate their teenage years.
- The teacher would mete out individual assignments tailored to each student's learning style and abilities.
- In the aftermath of the hurricane, volunteers helped mete out aid to the affected families.
- The manager was careful to mete out negative feedback in a constructive manner during employee reviews.