"do" | Definition and Related Words

do

Noun

An uproarious party (synset 107462638)
is a type of: party - an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment

same as: bash, brawl
The syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization (synset 106881359)
is a type of: solfa syllable - one of the names for notes of a musical scale in solmization

same as: doh, ut
Doctor's degree in osteopathy (synset 106716496)
is a type of: doctor's degree, doctorate - one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university

same as: doctor of osteopathy

Verb

Engage in (synset 202566500)
"make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution"

subtypes: exaggerate, overdo - do something to an excessive degree

same as: make

verb group: make - perform or carry out
Carry out or perform an action (synset 201716563)
"John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance"
subtypes:
- click off - perform or finish an action rapidly
- carry - sing or play against other voices or parts
- pipe up - begin to play or sing
- declaim, recite - recite in elocution
- serenade - sing and play for somebody
- cut corners - do something the cheapest or easiest way
- stunt - perform a stunt or stunts
- cut - perform or carry out
- blaze away - perform (an acting passage) brilliantly and rapidly
- scamp - perform hastily and carelessly
- churn out - perform in a mechanical way
- premier, premiere - perform a work for the first time
- star - be the star in a performance
- appear - appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
- practice, practise, rehearse - engage in a rehearsal (of)
- ad-lib, extemporise, extemporize, improvise, improvize - perform without preparation
- interpret, render - give an interpretation or rendition of
- conduct, direct, lead - lead, as in the performance of a composition
- make - perform or carry out
same as: execute, perform
Get (something) done (synset 202567910)
"I did my job"

is a type of: accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill - put in effect
subtypes:
- overachieve - perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected
- turn - accomplish by rotating
- underachieve, underperform - perform less well or with less success than expected
- misdo - do wrongly or improperly
- do one's best, give full measure, give one's best, go all out - perform a task as well as possible
- ply - apply oneself diligently
same as: perform
Proceed or get along (synset 202623620)
"How is she doing in her new job?"; "How are you making out in graduate school?"; "He's come a long way"

is a type of: go, proceed - follow a certain course

same as: come, fare, get along, make out
Give rise to;
Cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally (synset 201649143)
"cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident"

is a type of: create, make - make or cause to be or to become
subtypes:
- determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape - shape or influence; give direction to
- initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
- effect, effectuate, set up - produce
- make - compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way
- occasion - give occasion to
- call forth, evoke, kick up, provoke - evoke or provoke to appear or occur
- breed, engender, spawn - call forth
- actuate, incite, motivate, move, prompt, propel - give an incentive for action
- force, impel - urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
- facilitate - increase the likelihood of (a response)
same as: cause, make
Carry out or practice;
As of jobs and professions (synset 202574587)
"practice law"

entail: do work, work - be employed

subtypes: shamanise, shamanize - practice shamanism

same as: exercise, practice, practise
Be sufficient;
Be adequate, either in quality or quantity (synset 202675578)
"A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"

is a type of: fulfil, fulfill, live up to, satisfy - meet the requirements or expectations of
subtypes:
- bridge over, keep going, tide over - suffice for a period between two points
- go a long way - suffice or be adequate for a while or to a certain extent
- function, serve - serve a purpose, role, or function
- measure up, qualify - prove capable or fit; meet requirements
- go around - be sufficient
same as: answer, serve, suffice
Create or design, often in a certain way (synset 201622033)
"Do my room in blue"; "I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest"

is a type of: create, make - create by artistic means

same as: make
Behave in a certain manner;
Show a certain behavior;
Conduct or comport oneself (synset 200010428)
"You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
subtypes:
- act involuntarily, act reflexively - act in an uncontrolled manner
- bend over backwards, fall over backwards - try very hard to please someone
- presume - take liberties or act with too much confidence
- vulgarise, vulgarize - act in a vulgar manner
- optimise, optimize - act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world
- quack - act as a medical quack or a charlatan
- menace - act in a threatening manner
- make - act in a certain way so as to acquire
- bluster, swagger, swash - act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
- freeze - suddenly behave coldly and formally
- wanton - behave extremely cruelly and brutally
- romanticize - act in a romantic way
- sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentise, sentimentize - act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
- bungle - spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly
- play, toy - engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
- act, act as, play - pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
- stooge - act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner
- jest, joke - act in a funny or teasing way
- piffle - act in a trivial or ineffective way
- make - behave in a certain way
- make as if - begin or appear to begin an action
- break down, lose it, snap - lose control of one's emotions
- dally, dawdle - waste time
- backslap - display excessive cordiality (towards)
- hugger mugger - act stealthily or secretively
- sauce - behave saucily or impudently towards
- footle - act foolishly, as by talking nonsense
- frivol, trifle - act frivolously
- puff up, swell - become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
- follow - accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
- loosen up, relax - become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
- rage, ramp, storm - behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
same as: act, behave
verb group:
- act, act as, play - pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
- act, dissemble, pretend - behave unnaturally or affectedly
Spend time in prison or in a labor camp (synset 202714981)
"He did six years for embezzlement"

is a type of: pass, spend - use up a period of time in a specific way

subtypes: admit - serve as a means of entrance

same as: serve
Carry on or function (synset 202528887)
"We could do with a little more help around here"

same as: manage
Arrange attractively (synset 200038562)
"dress my hair for the wedding"

is a type of: groom, neaten - care for one's external appearance
subtypes:
- bob - cut hair in the style of a bob
- wave - set waves in
same as: arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, dress, set

verb group: curry, dress, groom - give a neat appearance to
Travel or traverse (a distance) (synset 201845714)
"This car does 150 miles per hour"; "We did 6 miles on our hike every day"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

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