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Verb do by has 1 sense
  1. treat, handle, do by - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
    --1 is one way to interact
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s something Adjective/Noun
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Term: do by

1. Definition:

Phrasal verb

To perform or treat someone in a particular way; to act according to a certain standard or expectation.

2. Usage:

- verb

Synonyms: treat, handle, behave towards

Antonyms: mistreat, mishandle, disregard

Example sentence: He always does by his employees with respect and fairness.

- adjective

Synonyms: satisfactory, acceptable

Antonyms: unsatisfactory, unacceptable

Example sentence: The quality of his work is do by and should be commended.

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