Mete

/miːt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.)..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).
2. A boundary or other limit; a boundary-marker; mere.
3. Obsolete spelling of meet (“suitable, fitting”).

Example Sentences

the Power that fashions man Measured not out thy little span For thee to take the meting-rod In turn,

Match'd with an agèd wife, I mete and dole Unequal laws unto a savage race

Every generation metes out substantially the same punishment to those who fall far below and those who rise high above its standards.

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

I could not finde any man for whose name this booke was more agreable for hope [of] protection, more mete for submission to iudgement, nor more due for respect of worthynesse of your part and thankefulnesse of my husbandes and myne.

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Word Forms

• metes
• meting
• meted
• more mete
• most mete

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