hands out
Passes to others
Hands out, or hand out, is used mainly in the context of giving things to others, usually in a one-to-one situation.
The thing being given is often abstract, such as advice or punishment: The teacher handed out the test papers and asked students to begin. Despite the impending shutdown, the company is still handing out bonuses to executives.
- dispensesGives out in portions
- bestowsGives formally or ceremonially
- distributesApportions to multiple parties
- administersManages or dispenses
- gives awayTransfers ownership freely
delivers · handing over · give · ladling · donation · charity · allocation · disbursement · furnishes · provision · issue · bequeaths · grants · extends · spreads · generosity · shares · offers
distribution vs collection
hands outcollects
Gathers and keeps
gathers · takes in · rounds up · accumulates · amasses
giving vs receiving/taking
hands outtakes
Captures or acquires
takes in · collects · receives · takes back · confiscates