dish out

verbs

administer or bestow, as in small portions

"administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"

administer, allot, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out

provide (usually but not necessarily food)

"We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show"

dish, dish out, dish up, serve, serve up