noun
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
Examples
- honest dealing
noun
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
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- no transactions are possible without him
- he has always been honest is his dealings with me
verb
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
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- This book deals with incest
- The course covered all of Western Civilization
- The new book treats the history of China
verb
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
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- Take the case of China
- Consider the following case
verb
take action with respect to (someone or something)
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- How are we going to deal with this problem?
- The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students
verb
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
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- We got by on just a gallon of gas
- They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
verb
administer or bestow, as in small portions
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- administer critical remarks to everyone present
- dole out some money
- shell out pocket money for the children
- deal a blow to someone
- the machine dispenses soft drinks
verb
do business
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- offer for sale as for one's livelihood
- She deals in gold
- The brothers sell shoes
verb
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
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- I can deal with this crew of workers
- This blender can't handle nuts
- She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
verb
behave in a certain way towards others
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- He deals fairly with his employees
verb
distribute cards to the players in a game
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- Who's dealing?
verb
direct the course of
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- manage or control
- You cannot conduct business like this
verb
give out as one's portion or share
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verb
give (a specific card) to a player
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Examples
- He dealt me the Queen of Spades
verb
sell
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Examples
- deal hashish