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dealt

/ˈdɛlt/

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To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.

Examples :

"The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory."

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To administer or give out, as in small portions.

Examples :

"The teacher dealt out the exam papers one by one to each student. "

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To distribute cards to the players in a game.

Examples :

"I was dealt four aces."

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Examples :

"The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger."

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To have dealings or business.

Examples :

"My parents dealt with the school about my son's poor attendance. "

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To conduct oneself, to behave.

Examples :

"My sister dealt with the stressful exam preparations calmly. "

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To take action; to act.

Examples :

"My dad dealt with the problem at work by calling the supervisor. "

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To trade professionally (followed by in).

Examples :

"She deals in gold."

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To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.

Examples :

"This club takes a dim view of members who deal drugs."

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To be concerned with.

Examples :

"My teacher dealt with my questions patiently during class. "

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To handle, to manage, to cope.

Examples :

"My sister dealt with a difficult math problem by breaking it down into smaller steps. "

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