Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dole-out
phrasal verb
/doʊl aʊt/
Definition
To distribute or give something, usually in a measured or limited way.
Examples
- The organization will dole out food and supplies to the homeless.
- During the holiday season, many charities dole out gifts to underprivileged children.
- The teacher decided to dole out extra credit to students who helped clean the classroom.
Meaning
Dole-out means to give out small amounts of something, typically resources or assistance, to people in need.
Synonyms
- distribute
- allocate
- partition
- hand out
