Do for

verb

To take care of, manage, or provide for.

Don't worry, I'll do for the guests while you're gone.
Visual representation of "do for" - To take care of, manage, or provide for.

Often appears as...

  • do for you
  • do for myself
verb

To be sufficient or adequate for a need or purpose.

These shoes will do for the hike we're planning this weekend.
Visual representation of "do for" - To be sufficient or adequate for a need or purpose.

Often appears as...

  • do for the purpose
  • do for the moment
verb

To exhaust or injure so severely that recovery is unlikely.

The long hours in the factory did for his health.
Visual representation of "do for" - To exhaust or injure so severely that recovery is unlikely.

Often appears as...

  • do for his health
  • do for my chances

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To kill or cause the end of.

The final battle did for the rebel's hopes of victory.
Visual representation of "do for" - To kill or cause the end of.

Often appears as...

  • do for the rebellion
  • do for the monster

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To take care of, manage, or provide for.

Don't worry, I'll do for the guests while you're gone.
Visual representation of "do for" - To take care of, manage, or provide for.

Often appears as...

  • do for you
  • do for myself
verb

To be sufficient or adequate for a need or purpose.

These shoes will do for the hike we're planning this weekend.
Visual representation of "do for" - To be sufficient or adequate for a need or purpose.

Often appears as...

  • do for the purpose
  • do for the moment
verb

To exhaust or injure so severely that recovery is unlikely.

The long hours in the factory did for his health.
Visual representation of "do for" - To exhaust or injure so severely that recovery is unlikely.

Often appears as...

  • do for his health
  • do for my chances

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To kill or cause the end of.

The final battle did for the rebel's hopes of victory.
Visual representation of "do for" - To kill or cause the end of.

Often appears as...

  • do for the rebellion
  • do for the monster

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "do for"
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Caregiving Nuance

Expresses an intention to look after someone or something with a supportive attitude.

Illustration for Caregiving Nuance
I'll do for the pets while you enjoy your vacation.
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Handle Responsibilities

Indicates taking responsibility for tasks, usually temporarily.

Illustration for Handle Responsibilities
You go ahead; I can do for the arrangements.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Caregiving Nuance

Expresses an intention to look after someone or something with a supportive attitude.

Illustration for Caregiving Nuance
I'll do for the pets while you enjoy your vacation.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Handle Responsibilities

Indicates taking responsibility for tasks, usually temporarily.

Illustration for Handle Responsibilities
You go ahead; I can do for the arrangements.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Caregiving Nuance

Expresses an intention to look after someone or something with a supportive attitude.

Illustration for Caregiving Nuance
I'll do for the pets while you enjoy your vacation.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Handle Responsibilities

Indicates taking responsibility for tasks, usually temporarily.

Illustration for Handle Responsibilities
You go ahead; I can do for the arrangements.
Visual representation of the word "Do for"

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