mete (out) Synonyms

Synonyms

Strongest:

• divide
• hand-out
• allocate
• supply
• deal-out-
• dispense
• portion
• distribute
• parcel-out-
• provide

Strong:

• split
• share-out-
• assign
• contribute
• furnish
• spread
• prorate
• share
• apportion
• administer
• dole-out
• issue
• donate
• proportion
• measure-out-

Weak:

• set
• disperse
• appropriate
• reallocate
• admeasure
• pledge
• chip-in
• dish-out
• divvy-up-
• scatter
• bestow
• part
• lot
• dollop-out-
• circulate
• disburse
• ration
• disseminate
• allow
• allot
• redistribute

Antonyms

Strongest:

• refuse
• deny
• withhold
• decline
• disallow
• misallocate
• deprive-of-
• reject

Strong:

• begrudge
• pinch
• stint

Weak:

• skimp
• niggle-out-

mete (out) Meaning

mete (out)

to give (something) to the people who one decides should get it

FAQs About the word mete (out)

What is the meaning of the word mete (out)

to give (something) to the people who one decides should get it

What are the synonyms of the word mete (out)

divide, hand out, allocate, supply, deal (out), dispense, portion,distribute, parcel (out), provide

What are the antonyms of the word mete (out)

refuse,deny, withhold, decline, disallow, misallocate, deprive (of), reject,begrudge, pinch

What is the usage of word mete (out)

The judge meted out a harsh sentence to the convicted criminal.

The professor meted out assignments and quizzes throughout the semester.

How to use the word mete (out) in a sentence?

Justice demanded that punishment be meted out fairly and equally.

The government meted out grants to hospitals to support healthcare initiatives.