___ out (distribute) (4)
(Other definitions for dole that I've seen before include "State assistance" , "Unemployment pay" , "Informal word for unemployment assistance" , "Money received from the state while unemployed" , "Unemployment benefit (sl.)" .)
(Other definitions for mete that I've seen before include "Give as due - say punishment" , "Dish (out)" , "Apportion" , "Dole (out)" , "Allot" .)
(Other definitions for ration that I've seen before include "Restrict the consumption of something" , "Limit supply in time of scarcity" , "Fixed allotment" , "Food apportionment" , "Fixed amount allotted" .)