Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mete
verb
/miːt/
Definition
To measure out a specific amount of something, especially in terms of distributing or giving.
Examples
- The teacher decided to mete out fair grades to all students.
- In ancient times, it was common to mete out justice according to the law.
- The chef will mete the ingredients carefully to ensure the recipe turns out perfectly.
Meaning
Mete refers to the act of measuring or apportioning something, particularly in relation to resources or punishment.
Synonyms
- measure
- allocate
- distribute
- apportion
- administer
