deal
Translation
to handle, to cope with, to distribute, to trade
Examples
I will deal with this problem tomorrow.
I will deal with this problem tomorrow.
It's your turn to deal the cards.
It's your turn to deal the cards.
The company deals in rare books.
The company deals in rare books.
Grammar Patterns
((deal)) ((with sth.)) to take action to solve a problem I will deal with this problem tomorrow.
((deal)) ((sth.)) to give cards to players in a game It's your turn to deal the cards.
((deal)) ((in sth.)) to buy and sell particular goods The company deals in rare books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: handle, manage, cope with, distribute, trade
Etymology
From Old English 'dǣlan', meaning 'to divide, distribute'. Related to German 'Teil' (part).
Memory Tips
Think of 'dealing' cards in a game—you distribute them. This extends to 'dealing with' a situation or problem you've been handed.