Shell 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 organization shell out small aid packages to the families in need every month.
- My parents shell out weekly allowance for their grandchildren to encourage saving habits.
- The town council shell out funding to organize local festivals and cultural events.
- The instructor shell out constructive feedback to her students after every project submission.
- The local government shell out subsidies to farmers to support their agricultural activities.