Entry Word: do

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to be fitting or proper <Oh, that outfit just wonʼt do for the opera>

Synonyms befit, fit, go, serve, suit

Related Words satisfy, suffice; function, work

2 to be enough <even half of that amount will do> — see serve 2
3 to carry through (as a process) to completion <do as much as you can> — see perform 1
4 to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming <did the living room in French provincial style> — see decorate
5 to meet one's day-to-day needs <Iʼm doing just fine> — see get along 1