hand out
The phrase "hand out" often involves the act of distributing or providing items or information to others.
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Definition
A2General
(common)To distribute items to each person in a group.
Example
- The teacher asked her to hand out the worksheets.
B1General
(common)To give something freely or without charge.
Example
- The company handed out bonuses to top executives.
B2Information
(formal)To provide information or documents to others.
Example
- The handouts included all the major points of his speech.
B2Aid
(disapproving)To give aid or assistance, often viewed negatively.
Example
- I'm not interested in government handouts; all I want is a job.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hand out":
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