Dole
noun
Government money given to people who are unemployed or in need.
After losing his job, he had to live on the dole for a few months.
Often appears as...
- on the dole
- receive the dole
verb
To give or distribute something in small or limited amounts.
The organization doled out food and blankets to the victims of the earthquake.
Often appears as...
- dole out resources
- dole out punishments
noun
A dealing or portion; a parcel or part.
He received a generous dole of the profits.
Often appears as...
- gain the dole
- generous dole
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
noun
Government money given to people who are unemployed or in need.
After losing his job, he had to live on the dole for a few months.
Often appears as...
- on the dole
- receive the dole
verb
To give or distribute something in small or limited amounts.
The organization doled out food and blankets to the victims of the earthquake.
Often appears as...
- dole out resources
- dole out punishments
noun
A dealing or portion; a parcel or part.
He received a generous dole of the profits.
Often appears as...
- gain the dole
- generous dole
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Social Stigma
Some view 'on the dole' negatively, as it implies relying on government aid.
His pride made him hate being on the dole.
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
'The dole' is particularly associated with British English and welfare.
In Britain, many people refer to unemployment benefits as 'the dole'.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation
Often used with 'on' to describe receiving unemployment benefits.
Since the factory closed, more people are on the dole.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Stigma
Some view 'on the dole' negatively, as it implies relying on government aid.
His pride made him hate being on the dole.
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
'The dole' is particularly associated with British English and welfare.
In Britain, many people refer to unemployment benefits as 'the dole'.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation
Often used with 'on' to describe receiving unemployment benefits.
Since the factory closed, more people are on the dole.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Stigma
Some view 'on the dole' negatively, as it implies relying on government aid.
His pride made him hate being on the dole.
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
'The dole' is particularly associated with British English and welfare.
In Britain, many people refer to unemployment benefits as 'the dole'.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation
Often used with 'on' to describe receiving unemployment benefits.
Since the factory closed, more people are on the dole.
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John Mackey
American Businessman
I was looking for the meaning of life when I was in college. And my deal with my dad was as long as I was taking a full course load, then he would pay. And the times that I wasn't taking a full course load, then I was off the dole and I was working.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
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Laura Innes
American Actress
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Juan Mata
Spanish Athlete
I live in a bubble. Real life is the one my friends live. They've had to look for work, sign on to the dole, and emigrate. That's normal life now. My life as a footballer is not normal.
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Bill O'Reilly
American Journalist
Safety nets for the poor and disadvantaged are a must for any compassionate nation, but encouraging folks to go on the dole when not absolutely necessary is disgraceful.
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Anne Lamott
American Author
Presents can make up for some of the disappointments that life doles out, such as it makes almost no sense and is coming to an end more quickly than ever.
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Greg Iles
American Novelist
Experiences are like hoarded gold. Whenever I dole out a piece of my private suffering, that is when I get letters from all over the world.
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Tony Pulis
Welsh Manager
There are too many people coming out of school and heading into a life of nothing. They go straight on the dole or into crime.
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Tig Notaro
American Comedian
Life can very genuinely and realistically pile things on. It doesn't dole out the heartache and pain, or joy, perfectly.
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Jane Fonda
American Actress
I'm now the elder in the position of doling out wisdom and trying to mend fences.
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John Mackey
American Businessman
I was looking for the meaning of life when I was in college. And my deal with my dad was as long as I was taking a full course load, then he would pay. And the times that I wasn't taking a full course load, then I was off the dole and I was working.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
I have become this country's agony aunt as I am doling out relationship tips through various publications. I spotlight the problems and give solutions. It's wonderful to know that so many people respond, it's a responsibility.
Quote examples
Laura Innes
American Actress
The story line was done in a way that's organic and was doled out very slowly in little bites. We think that's authentic for this character, that her feelings are very deeply buried or she never felt them.
Quote examples
Juan Mata
Spanish Athlete
I live in a bubble. Real life is the one my friends live. They've had to look for work, sign on to the dole, and emigrate. That's normal life now. My life as a footballer is not normal.
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Bill O'Reilly
American Journalist
Safety nets for the poor and disadvantaged are a must for any compassionate nation, but encouraging folks to go on the dole when not absolutely necessary is disgraceful.
Quote examples
Anne Lamott
American Author
Presents can make up for some of the disappointments that life doles out, such as it makes almost no sense and is coming to an end more quickly than ever.
Quote examples
Greg Iles
American Novelist
Experiences are like hoarded gold. Whenever I dole out a piece of my private suffering, that is when I get letters from all over the world.
Quote examples
Tony Pulis
Welsh Manager
There are too many people coming out of school and heading into a life of nothing. They go straight on the dole or into crime.
Quote examples
Tig Notaro
American Comedian
Life can very genuinely and realistically pile things on. It doesn't dole out the heartache and pain, or joy, perfectly.
Quote examples
Jane Fonda
American Actress
I'm now the elder in the position of doling out wisdom and trying to mend fences.
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