mete out
v 1: 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" [syn:
{distribute}, {administer}, {mete out}, {deal}, {parcel
out}, {lot}, {dispense}, {shell out}, {deal out}, {dish
out}, {allot}, {dole out}]