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dish

n. a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; "we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present"

dish

n. a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner"

dishful

n. the quantity that a dish will hold; "they served me a dish of rice"

saucer, dish aerial, dish antenna

n. directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation

make concave

v. make concave; shape like a dish

serve, put on the table, dish up, serve up, dish out

v. provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show"

tureen

n. large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews

food, nutrient

n. any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue

serving, portion, helping

n. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each"

fare

n. the food and drink that are regularly consumed

formula, recipe

n. directions for making something

deal, portion, lot, dispense, distribute, dish out, allot, dole out, mete out, parcel out, share out, deal out, shell out

v. administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"

gain, benefit, profit

v. derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience"

assist, aid, help

v. give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

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