Mete (verb)

1. To distribute or apportion according to measure.
2. To give out in portions.

Origin:

From the old english mǣtan meaning "to measure, to apportion".

Examples:

1. The farmer meted out the hay to the horses.
2. The teacher meted out the candy to the students.
3. The company meted out the bonuses to the employees.
4. He meted out the punishment to the offender.
5. The judge meted out the sentence to the defendant.