English

deal with

Meaning: to take action to do something, especially to solve a problem
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base deal with
3rd person singular present deals with
Present participle dealing with
Past dealt with
Will future will deal with
Going-to future going to deal with
Imperative negative don't deal with / do not deal with

Example sentences

The administration must deal with the problem of unemployment.
The administration must now deal with the problem of high unemployment.
She decided to see a psychotherapist to deal with her anxiety.
She decided to see a psychotherapist to deal with her anxiety.

Usage Notes

Common in formal and professional contexts when discussing problem-solving. It can also mean to handle a person or an emotional situation.

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