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Plural for an agreement entered into by two or more parties, especially commercially or politically
“We had a deal that you would do the dishes while I did the vacuuming.”
Plural for a commercial transaction
“The deal was for a bunch of bananas in exchange for citrus fruits.”
Plural for a significant or considerable amount
“There was a great deal of money to be made and everybody wanted a piece of it.”
Plural for the situation or state of affairs
“What exactly is the deal with the project as of now?”
Plural for one's circumstances, especially when it is out of one's control
“We may believe we've been given a bad deal in life, but we don't realize the power we really have within ourselves!”
Plural for a distribution of playing cards during a game
“I think I might fold with this deal.”
Plural for a strategy worked out in advance to achieve a goal
Plural for a thing bought or offered for sale much more cheaply than is usual or expected
Plural for a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands and by compromise
Plural for something that is worth acquiring for its potential benefits
Plural for a undertaking, typically one that involves risk
Plural for the action or process of investing money for profit
Plural for a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another as part of commerce
Plural for a long, thin, flat piece of timber, used especially in building and flooring
Plural for an expression of readiness to do or give something if desired
Plural for sale on white goods
Plural for a thing bought or offered for sale much more cheaply than is usual or expected
Plural for a system supplying a public need
Plural for a chance or possibility for progress or profit
(deal in) To take part in the commercial trading of a particular commodity
“The new company will deal in all kinds of baby products from newborn kids up to schoolgoers.”
To engage in commercial negotiations
“It was hard work trying to deal with that tight-fisted scrooge.”
To distribute, usually by dividing in portions
“After all players have made their bets, the dealer will deal the cards.”
(deal with) To handle or take action on a given issue
“He explores constructive ways to deal with adversity while embracing it.”
To be concerned with
“Through research and study, you will produce a report that will deal in depth with the chosen topic.”
To deliver to or impose on, especially something unpleasant
“The government's decision to raise fuel taxes would deal a blow to many of its citizens.”
To interact with or engage in communication with
To survive or deal with a challenging or difficult situation or period successfully
To administer, implement, or carry out
To pay out, usually from a public fund or treasury
To settle a dispute by mutual concession
To import or export, illicitly or by stealth
To command the doing of by one's authority
To distribute or spread over a wide area
To intervene in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation
To discuss a given topic among a group
To entrust (a task or responsibility) to another (less-senior) person
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