dish out

(verb) administer or bestow, as in small portions. Synonyms: distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out. Examples: "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."

(verb) provide (usually but not necessarily food). Synonyms: serve, serve up, dish out, dish up, dish. Examples: "We serve meals for the homeless." "She dished out the soup at 8 p.m.." "The entertainers served up a lively show."