hand out
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle out
Meanings
Give something to several people
Why “out”? Spreading outward from a centre to many recipients.
“She handed out the leaflets.”
“The teacher handed out books.”
“The teacher handed out the tests.”
“They handed out meals to the homeless.”
“Volunteers handed out blankets.”
Give a punishment, advice or judgement
“The judge handed out a heavy sentence.”
“The school handed out warnings.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
hand down
A contrast learners often mix up
Pass on knowledge, possessions or traditions to younger people; (of a court) deliver a formal verdict or sentence
hand off
A contrast learners often mix up
Pass responsibility or a task to someone else
branch out
Same out pattern: distribution
Start doing something new or different; (of a road, river or organisation) split off in a new direction; Become independent and start your own venture
count out
Same out pattern: distribution
Count items one by one as you remove them
dish out
Same out pattern: distribution
Distribute servings or remarks
farm out
Same out pattern: distribution
Send work to be done by another person or company
fill out
Same out pattern: distribution
Complete a form by writing in the required information; Become rounder or more developed in shape; Add details to make something more complete
get out
Same out pattern: distribution
Leave a room, car or building; Become known publicly, often by accident; Go out socially; Manage to escape from a situation; Remove a stain or mark from something; Produce or manage to say words; Publish or release something to the public
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