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meted

VERB

administer, distribute

Synonyms

STRONG

deal divide dole give lot measure parcel portion ration share

WEAK

admeasure allocate allot allow apportion assign dispense

Antonyms

STRONG

collect combine gather hold join keep

Example Sentences

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The team's performance at the Club World Cup in Alonso's first matches showed some early promise, despite the stinging 4-0 defeat meted out by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

We have already seen justice meted out by British judges in speech cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

A seventh successive European defeat in a row was meted out on Thursday, achieving an embarassing club record.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Another note seized from Rodriguez’s living area listed the discipline meted out for the week.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

His status netted him a grand total of $200 a month, a stipend meted out by a few admiring patrons.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady