verb
- past tense of dole; distributed or gave out in small portions or amounts
Usage: often used with ‘out’
Examples
- The teacher doled out candy to each student.
- She doled the soup into small bowls for everyone.
- The government doled out emergency supplies to flood victims.
- He doled out advice sparingly to his younger brother.
- The charity doled food to families in need.
- Money was doled out carefully during the economic crisis.