Synonyms for

Do

Verb / du: / Another word for do — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Do means to perform an action or to accomplish a task.

Synonyms & similar words

execute arrange fare practise coiffe behave perform suffice coif set exercise answer unmake makeout cause coiffure ut bash act getalong do serve doctorofosteopathy dress practice complete execute finish perform achieve manage accomplish undertake conduct fulfill enact operate implement realize make effect create

Synonyms by register

Formal

perform execute accomplish undertake

Informal

make get done handle manage

Literary

achieve effect work

Antonyms

undo neglect refrain cease halt desist omit

Common collocations

  • do homework
  • do the dishes
  • do business
  • do good
  • do harm
  • do your best
  • do research
  • do a favor

Word family

noun deed
verb do
adjective done

Usage note

The verb 'do' is highly versatile and can function as a main verb, auxiliary verb, or even a pronoun. Its meaning often depends heavily on context.

Example sentences

  1. I will do my chores today.
  2. Can you help me do the dishes?
  3. I always try to do my best in school.
  4. We need to do something to help the environment.
  5. Let's do some yoga this afternoon.

Quotes

  • Do or do not. There is no try. - Yoda
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien

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