Dole — synonyms, definition

1. dole (Noun) archaic, Brit

accident adversity affliction aid allotment allowance alms annuity apportionment assistance backing blow bounty charity collection dividend division donation financial assistance handout • • •

dole (Noun) — Money received from the state.

dole (Noun) — A share of money, food or clothing that has been charitably given.

part percentage portion public assistance share social welfare welfare

2. dole (Verb) archaic, Brit

administer allocate allot apportion assign deal deal out dish out dispense distribute divide dole out give measure mete mete out parcel parcel out partition ration • • •

dole (Verb) — Give or provide in small portions. ex. "dole out some money"

give allot apply assign deal give portion reallot