Do well by somebody

verb

To treat or take care of someone in a good or appropriate manner.

I promise to do well by your sister while you're away.
Visual representation of "do well by somebody" - To treat or take care of someone in a good or appropriate manner.

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  • promise to do well by someone
  • intent to do well by someone
verb

To benefit or bring prosperity to someone.

The new job did well by him, allowing him to buy a new house.
Visual representation of "do well by somebody" - To benefit or bring prosperity to someone.

Often appears as...

  • job did well by someone
  • decision did well by someone
verb

To treat or take care of someone in a good or appropriate manner.

I promise to do well by your sister while you're away.
Visual representation of "do well by somebody" - To treat or take care of someone in a good or appropriate manner.

Often appears as...

  • promise to do well by someone
  • intent to do well by someone
verb

To benefit or bring prosperity to someone.

The new job did well by him, allowing him to buy a new house.
Visual representation of "do well by somebody" - To benefit or bring prosperity to someone.

Often appears as...

  • job did well by someone
  • decision did well by someone
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Positive Action

Implies positive intentions and actions towards someone's welfare or benefit.

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He always made an effort to do well by his employees.
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Moral Responsibility

Carries a sense of moral obligation or dedication to supporting someone.

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As a mentor, I feel it's my role to do well by my protégés.
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Mutual Respect

Often used to show mutual respect and trust in personal or professional relationships.

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She's a loyal friend; she'll do well by you no matter what.
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Positive Action

Implies positive intentions and actions towards someone's welfare or benefit.

Illustration for Positive Action
He always made an effort to do well by his employees.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Moral Responsibility

Carries a sense of moral obligation or dedication to supporting someone.

Illustration for Moral Responsibility
As a mentor, I feel it's my role to do well by my protégés.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Mutual Respect

Often used to show mutual respect and trust in personal or professional relationships.

Illustration for Mutual Respect
She's a loyal friend; she'll do well by you no matter what.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Action

Implies positive intentions and actions towards someone's welfare or benefit.

Illustration for Positive Action
He always made an effort to do well by his employees.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Moral Responsibility

Carries a sense of moral obligation or dedication to supporting someone.

Illustration for Moral Responsibility
As a mentor, I feel it's my role to do well by my protégés.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Mutual Respect

Often used to show mutual respect and trust in personal or professional relationships.

Illustration for Mutual Respect
She's a loyal friend; she'll do well by you no matter what.
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