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To perform; to complete or accomplish; To be the cause of; To conduct oneself.

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Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To perform; to complete or accomplish; To be the cause of; To conduct oneself. Used as a noun, listen here, it means: The first note in the diatonic musical scale.

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  • do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
  • do my room in blue
  • We could do with a little more help around here
  • The terms do not exist in the recognized scientific literature ...
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  • She thought it was her "due" (credit for accomplishments) to "do" (to act; effect) a toast with the "doux" (very sweet) champagne on the lawn covered in morning "dew" (condensed moisture forming drops).
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