do (n.)

  1. an uproarious party

    [ Syn: bash , brawl ]

  2. the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization

    [ Syn: doh , ut ]

  3. doctors degree in osteopathy

    [ Syn: doctor of osteopathy , do ]

    do (v.)

  1. engage in; make love, not war; make an effort; do research; do nothing; make revolution

    [ Syn: make ]

  2. spend time in prison or in a labor camp; He did six years for embezzlement

    [ Syn: serve ]

  3. carry on or function; We could do with a little more help around here

    [ Syn: manage ]

  4. arrange attractively; dress my hair for the wedding

    [ Syn: dress , arrange , set , coif , coiffe , coiffure ]

  5. travel or traverse (a distance); This car does 150 miles per hour; We did 6 miles on our hike every day'

  6. carry out or perform an action; John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette; she did a little dance

    [ Syn: perform , execute ]

  7. get (something) done; I did my job

    [ Syn: perform ]

  8. proceed or get along; How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?; Hes come a long way

    [ Syn: fare , make out , come , get along ]

  9. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; cause a commotion; make a stir; cause an accident

    [ Syn: cause , make ]

  10. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; practice law

    [ Syn: practice , practise , exercise ]

  11. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well; Will $100 do?; A B grade doesnt suffice to get me into medical school; Nothing else will serve

    [ Syn: suffice , answer , serve ]

  12. create or design, often in a certain way; Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest

    [ Syn: make ]

  13. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; You should act like an adult; Dont behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people

    [ Syn: act , behave ]

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