Definition of do
did
play \ˈdid, dəd\;done
play \ˈdən\;doing
play \ˈdü-iŋ\;does
play \ˈdəz\transitive verb
1 : to bring to pass : carry out do another's wishes it is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence … and if I can learn what it is I will do it — Abraham Lincoln
2 : put —used chiefly in do to death had been hounded down and done to death as heretics — Stringfellow Barr
3a : perform, execute do some work did his dutyb : commit crimes done deliberately
4a : bring about, effect trying to do good do violenceb : to give freely : pay do honor to her memory
5 : to bring to an end : finish —used in the past participle the job is finally done
6 : to put forth : exert did her best to win the race
7a : to wear out especially by physical exertion : exhaust at the end of the race they were pretty well doneb : to attack physically : beat; also : kill
8 : to bring into existence : produce do a biography on the general has done some beautiful landscapes
do a number on
do away with
do by
do for
chiefly British
do it
do justice
do proud
do the trick
do with
to do
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Examples of do in a Sentence
We should do something special to celebrate your birthday.
This crime was done deliberately.
I have to do some chores this afternoon.
Tell me what to do and I'll do it.
I'm obliged to do my duty.
He does his work without complaining.
He did a lot for us.
What have I done to you to make you so angry?
“What are you doing this weekend?” “I'm just relaxing at home.”
What is the stock market doing now: rising or falling?
Origin and Etymology of do
Middle English don, from Old English dōn; akin to Old High German tuon to do, Latin -dere to put, facere to make, do, Greek tithenai to place, set
First Known Use: before 12th century
Origin and Etymology of do
see 1do
First Known Use: 1599
Origin and Etymology of do
Italian
First Known Use: circa 1754
do
Definition of do
1 ditto
2 double occupancy
DO
Definition of DO
1 defense order
2 doctor of osteopathic medcine; doctor of osteopathy
Other Education Terms
DO Defined for Kids
Definition of do for Students
did
\did\;done
\ˈdən\;doing
\ˈdü-iŋ\;does
\ˈdəz\1 : to cause (as an act or action) to happen : perform Tell me what to do. Do me a favor.
3 : to make progress : succeed He is doing well in school.
4 : to finish working on —used in the past participle My project is almost done.
5 : to put forth : exert Just do your best.
6 : to work on, prepare, produce, or put in order Do your homework. This artist does beautiful landscapes.
7 : to work at as a paying job What does she do for a living?
8 : to serve the purpose : suit This will do very well.
do away with
Medical Dictionary
DO
Medical Definition of DO
1doctor of optometry
2doctor of osteopathic medicine; doctor of osteopathy
Law Dictionary
do
Legal Definition of do
did
done
doing
does
do business
: to be engaged in business activities (as soliciting sales); specifically : to engage in activities sufficient to subject a foreign company to the personal jurisdiction of a state was sufficient to constitute doing business in the state — International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945) — see also doing business statute
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