dole

Meanings

• noun

  A sum of money given regularly to persons in need, especially by a government.

  - "The widow received a dole from the charity."
  - "The government announced a new dole scheme for the unemployed."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɔʊl/
   
   
   
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2. /dɔʊl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

pancrack , pogey

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dole
goal , mole , role

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Variants

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dole , doles , doled , doling , Bob Dole , Dole , Robert Joseph Dole , Sanford Ballard Dole , Sanford Dole , dole out , doled out , doles out , doling out , dole money , off the dole , going on the dole , on the dole , the dole

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Etymology

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Old English 'dol' meaning 'gift, reward' or 'folly, madness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dole' comes from the Old English word 'dol', which also meant 'folly' or 'madness'.

2. In some Pacific Island cultures, 'dole' refers to a communal sharing of resources or labor.

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Related Concepts

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1. welfare: A system of government programs designed to provide financial and other forms of assistance to individuals and families in need.

2. charity: The act of giving money, goods, or services to help those in need.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dole' is used to refer to a gift or reward. In some cultures, 'dole' is also used as a term for a communal sharing of resources or labor.

How to Memorize "dole"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a government office distributing checks to people in need.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dole' with the concept of giving or helping others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dollars Offered Lively to Everyone' to remember the meaning of 'dole'.

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