Meaning of dish out in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    dish out

    Definitions

    1. administer or bestow, as in small portions

    Examples

    • « administer critical remarks to everyone present »
    • « dole out some money »
    • « shell out pocket money for the children »
    • « deal a blow to someone »

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  2. 2. provide (usually but not necessarily food)

    Examples

    • « We serve meals for the homeless »
    • « She dished out the soup at 8 P.M. »
    • « The entertainers served up a lively show »

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