The difference between Dole out and Mete out

When used as verbs, dole out means to distribute in small amounts, whereas mete out means to distribute something in portions.


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  1. Dole out as a verb (idiomatic, transitive):

    To distribute in small amounts.

  1. Mete out as a verb:

    To distribute something in portions; to apportion or dole out

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