· 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"
Synonym(s): distribute, administer, mete_out, deal, parcel_out, lot, dispense, shell_out, deal_out, allot, dole_out
Hypernym(s): give
· provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show"
Synonym(s): serve, serve_up, dish_up, dish
Hypernym(s): provide, supply, ply, cater