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mete (verb), metes; meted; meting
To distribute or to give something to a person who is considered to be deserving it: The judge decided to mete out justice for the crime that the criminal committed.

Jim meted out a certain amount of money to his children every week so they would learn to spend wisely and to save for future financial needs or desires.

To allot or to distribute by a specified amount.
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To apportion by degree, as to mete out praise.
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