verb
definition
To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
example
The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.
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To administer or give out, as in small portions.
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To distribute cards to the players in a game.
example
I was dealt four aces.
definition
To pitch.
example
The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.
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To have dealings or business.
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To conduct oneself, to behave.
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To take action; to act.
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To trade professionally (followed by in).
example
She deals in gold.
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To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.
example
This club takes a dim view of members who deal drugs.
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To be concerned with.
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To handle, to manage, to cope.
example
I can't deal with this.