dish out Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb administer or bestow, as in small portions
   deal; parcel out; dispense; distribute; dole out; administer; allot; lot; deal out; mete out; shell out.
   
   • 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
2. verb provide (usually but not necessarily food)
   dish; serve up; serve; dish up.
   
   • 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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