Mete
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /miːt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mete is a verb meaning (transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).
Meaning
(transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).
More Meanings
- A boundary or other limit; a boundary-marker; mere.
- Obsolete spelling of meet (“suitable, fitting”).
Example Sentences
Match'd with an agèd wife, I mete and dole Unequal laws unto a savage race
the Power that fashions man Measured not out thy little span For thee to take the meting-rod In turn,
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Every generation metes out substantially the same punishment to those who fall far below and those who rise high above its standards.
Word Forms
- metes
- meting
- meted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apportion, distribute, dole, allot, allocate, impose.
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