Definition of shell out

Definitions

Verb

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"

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Synonyms

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

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More General Terms

give

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More Specific Terms

allot apply assign deal give portion reallot

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