Meaning of the word dole in English
What does dole mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dole
US /doʊl/
UK /dəʊl/
Noun
1.
money received from the state by unemployed people
Example:
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He's been on the dole for six months.
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Many people rely on the dole to get by.
2.
a portion of money or food given out to a number of people
Example:
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The charity provided a dole of food to the needy families.
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Each person received a small dole of bread.
Verb
distribute (money or food) to a number of people
Example:
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The government decided to dole out emergency aid to the affected regions.
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The teacher had to dole out the candies one by one.
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