Deal with

verb

verb ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject. transitive

    "This book deals with incest."

  2. 2
    To take action with respect to (someone or something). transitive

    "The treasurer deals with financial matters."

  3. 3
    To consider, as an example. transitive

    "Let us deal with the case of China."

  4. 4
    To confront or overcome any difficulties presented by. transitive

    "We had to deal with having just a gallon of gas."

  5. 5
    To be in charge of, act on, or dispose of. transitive

    "I can deal with this crew of workers."

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  1. 6
    To behave in a certain way towards. transitive

    "He deals fairly with his employees."

Synonyms

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accomplishachieveact towardaddressing termaffectair

Antonyms

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avoid

Example

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"With the return to monthly publication it is our intention to extend the variety of subjects dealt with, and it will also be possible to attain greater topicality."

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