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To have carried out an action to the end
(of a subject) To have intellectually pursued
“I will do my post-graduate the following year after I graduate.”
To have brought into existence
“My hope is that by reporting on bad behavior like this, I can do some good.”
To have recited from memory
Past tense for to perform or execute an action or task
“So what do we have to do to fix this issue?”
(countable) Past tense for to achieve something
“I can currently do five chin-ups at a time.”
Past tense for to be suitable or acceptable
“I am currently wearing a long dress and striped shirt, which won't do for the party.”
Past tense for to work out or resolve
“They would watch videos, read books, and do puzzles.”
Past tense for to conduct oneself in a particular way
“They are free to do as they please.”
Past tense for to make a trip to or visit
“We have done most countries in Europe, and now we are planning to do South America.”
Past tense for to decorate or make more attractive
“After we have decorated the master bedroom, we will do the nursery.”
Past tense for to fare or perform, either well or badly
“I performed poorly in this tournament, but I will do much better next time.”
Past tense for to scam or defraud
“The scoundrel would do the poor old couple out of their life savings by pretending to be a Nigerian prince.”
Past tense for to make an arrangement or preparation
“If you get home early, can you do dinner, please?”
Past tense for to attend to one's appearance, typically one's hair
“Her maid would dress her and then do her hair.”
Past tense for to put on a presentation of
“The local theater will do a stage adaptation of King Kong next month.”
Past tense for to perform a show or in a show
“I will do a couple of tours around Europe with the band, and then I will be done for the year.”
(a favor) Past tense for to impart gratuitously
“Would you be so kind as to do me a favor?”
Past tense for to work or earn a living as
“I keep asking him what he is going to do when he leaves school, and he keeps saying that all he wants to do is play football.”
(quantified) Past tense for to reach a particular speed, amount or rate
“Sammy was always complaining that he couldn't do 55 miles per hour on the highway.”
Past tense for to execute an impersonation of
“The crowd begged the comedian to do Sylvester Stallone again.”
Past tense for to target and strike someone
“The scoundrels plotted to do him and take his money.”
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