mete 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."