dole

Speech parts

1. dole - Noun

2. dole - Verb

3. Dole - Proper noun

Meaning

grief; sorrow; lamentation.

See Dolus.

That which is dealt out; a part, share, or portion also, a scanty share or allowance.

Alms; charitable gratuity or portion.

A void space left in tillage.

To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

give share portion benefit grant welfare charity distribute quota allowance allocate dispense allotment apportion allot
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Antonyms

bliss beatitude monopolize advantage confidence animation
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Hypernyms

share portion percentage welfare part social welfare

Phrases with the word

Dole effect dole office dole horse on the government dole

Derivatives

doled doling

Anagrams

leod lode OLED Doel Delo Deol Ledo Odle olde

Examples

A 58-year-old retired cab driver, T. Chelladurai, began pedalling his way on his bicycle from Srivilliputhur to Madurai — a distance of 75 km — to avail government dole of ₹1,000 to buy a birthday gift for his little daughter. Source: Internet

According to Bushell, "Punk was meant to be of the voice of the dole queue, and in reality most of them were not. Source: Internet

After Bush ended his campaign following the South Carolina primary, Dole endorsed Florida Senator Marco Rubio's campaign. Source: Internet

Bread stall, from a Pompeiian wall painting The grain dole also had symbolic value: it affirmed both the emperor's position as universal benefactor, and the right of all citizens to share in "the fruits of conquest". Source: Internet

Another big loss in Illinois persuaded Dole to withdraw from the race. Source: Internet

As the dole queues inevitably start to lengthen, even those fortunate enough to have escaped a cut in wages will get anxious. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dolcissimo Dold doldrum dole bludger dole bread Dole effect