Meaning & use
mete
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To give out or distribute something, especially punishment, typically used in the phrase 'mete out.'
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The judge meted out a harsh sentence for the crime.
Coaches must mete out discipline fairly among all players.
A note on using this word
Mete almost always appears as 'mete out' in modern English and is often confused with 'meet' or 'meat' because of its pronunciation.
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