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Define the word mete out

"mete out" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

mete out
     v : administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer
         critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some
         money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal
         a blow to someone" [syn: distribute, administer, deal,
          parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out,
          dish out, allot, dole out]