DO WELL BY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Treat with respect and consideration

Example:

children should do well by their parents

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "do well by" is one way to...):

do by; handle; treat (interact in a certain way)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s somebody

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