mete (out) Synonyms

mete (out) Meaning

mete (out)

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

mete (out) Sentence Examples

  1. The judge meted out a harsh sentence to the convicted criminal.
  2. The professor meted out assignments and quizzes throughout the semester.
  3. Justice demanded that punishment be meted out fairly and equally.
  4. The government meted out grants to hospitals to support healthcare initiatives.
  5. The parent meted out chores and responsibilities to each child in the household.
  6. The organization meted out food and supplies to those affected by the disaster.
  7. The teacher meted out praise and encouragement to her students for their hard work.
  8. The boss meted out promotions and pay raises based on employee performance.
  9. The jury meted out a guilty verdict after careful consideration of the evidence.
  10. The company meted out a layoff notice to employees due to economic downturn.

FAQs About the word mete (out)

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

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

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

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

The professor meted out assignments and quizzes throughout the semester.

Justice demanded that punishment be meted out fairly and equally.

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