Are you trying to hyphenate dealt? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression This book deals with incest The course covered all of Western Civilization The new book treats the history of China |
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Take into consideration for exemplifying purposes Take the case of China Consider the following case |
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Take action with respect to (someone or something) How are we going to deal with this problem? The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students |
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Come to terms with We got by on just a gallon of gas They made do on half a loaf of bread every day |
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Administer or bestow, as in small portions Administer critical remarks to everyone present Dole out some money Shell out pocket money for the children Deal a blow to someone The machine dispenses soft drinks |
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Do business Offer for sale as for one's livelihood She deals in gold The brothers sell shoes |
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Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of I can deal with this crew of workers This blender can't handle nuts She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old |
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Behave in a certain way towards others He deals fairly with his employees |
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Distribute cards to the players in a game Who's dealing? |
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Direct the course of Manage or control You cannot conduct business like this |
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Give out as one's portion or share |
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Give (a specific card) to a player He dealt me the Queen of Spades |
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Sell Deal hashish |