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According to WordNet, the verb "deal" has 13 sense(s).

202445509 direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this".

202587532 come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day".

202436349 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".

202294436 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".

200734054 take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; "Take the case of China"; "Consider the following case".

201033527 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".

202294179 give out as one's portion or share.

202245993 sell; "deal hashish".

202246686 give (a specific card) to a player; "He dealt me the Queen of Spades".

202370987 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".

202246456 distribute cards to the players in a game; "Who's dealing?".

202377764 behave in a certain way towards others; "He deals fairly with his employees".

202244956 do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood; "She deals in gold"; "The brothers sell shoes".


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