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Mete Verb Miːt Phrasal Formal Punishment Give Felt

Front mete
Back mete /miːt/ verb
mete something ↔ out phrasal verb formal
if you mete out a punishment, you give it to someone
mete something ↔ out to
He felt he had a right to mete out physical punishment to the children.
Judges are meting out harsh sentences for car theft.

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