hand out
Pass to others
To hand out is to distribute something to multiple people: The teacher handed out the worksheets.
A handout (one word) is something given freely—a flyer, a charity donation, or government assistance.
The last sense often carries a dismissive tone: He's just looking for a handout.
Unbound topical booklet
- flyerPrinted advertisement sheet
- brochurePrinted promotional material
- circularForming a closed curve
- handbillPrinted sheet for distribution
bulletin · notice · literature · booklet · tract · freebie · sample · coupon
Designate for specific use
- dispenseGive out in portions
- disseminateSpread information widely
- parcelWrapped item for shipping
- rationFixed allotted amount
allot · administer · deal · disburse · dole · issue · mete · circulate
pamphlet
Unbound topical booklet
handbill · bulletin · notice · literature · booklet · tract · freebie · sample · coupon · advertisement
allocate
Designate for specific use
- dispenseGive out in portions
- disseminateSpread information widely
- parcelWrapped item for shipping
ration · allot · administer · deal · disburse · dole · issue · mete · circulate · deliver
assistance
Support or aid given
subsidy · welfare · grants · donation · funding · alms · contributions · rations · provisions · supplies
- phrasal verbspick up, look at, put down, turn on, turn off
- expressions about providinggive and take, give away, serve up, cater to, bring to the table
- give outshare, distribute, dispense, issue, fail
- dividing and givingdistribute, allocate, divide, give, share
- givinggift, give, donating, donation, donate
- transfer verbsgive, pass, send, share, convey