verb

deal

to handle, to distribute, to trade in

It's your turn to deal.

It's your turn to deal.

I will deal with this problem.

I will deal with this problem.

They deal in used cars.

They deal in used cars.

((sth.)) to distribute (sth.) Please deal the cards.

((with sth./sb.)) to handle (sth./sb.) She knows how to deal with difficult customers.

((in sth.)) to trade in (sth.) The company deals in rare books.

Synonyms: handle, manage, distribute

From Old English 'dǣlan', meaning 'to divide, distribute'.

Think of a casino 'dealer' who 'deals' cards, or how you must 'deal with' the situation you are given.

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