dealt out
Gave to everyone
Dealt out describes the action of distributing something, typically cards, to multiple recipients.
A dealer deals out cards at the start of a hand, giving each player their share.
The phrase extends beyond card games to any methodical distribution: The teacher dealt out worksheets to the class.
It can also describe administering something less tangible, often punishment or justice: The judge dealt out harsh sentences to the offenders.
- allotDistribute by shares
- metedAllocated by measure
- giveTo transfer possession
- handed downPassed to successors
- doledGave in limited shares
dispensed · distribute · divvied · assigned · portion · fair share · dished up · allocated · administered · parcel · punish · rough justice · penalize · execute · blows · reward · implement · enforce
- distributedgave, shared, served, distributed, dispensed
dealt outgathered
Brought into one place
collected · took back · reclaimed · accumulated · amassed
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