CEFR B1

do by

verb

Meaning

To treat someone in a particular way, especially fairly or kindly.

Examples

The manager promised to do by all his employees.
She felt that her parents never did by her fairly.

Synonyms: treat, handle, manage, behave towards

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do by (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /duː baɪ/

Definition

To treat someone in a particular way, especially fairly or kindly.

Examples

The manager promised to do by all his employees.
She felt that her parents never did by her fairly.

How to Use do by

do by someone (phrasal verb): To treat someone in a specific way. — "The teacher always did by her students with great patience."
do by someone fairly/kindly/badly (collocation): To specify the manner of treatment towards someone. — "He promised to do by her kindly, no matter what."

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