does for

phrase

present tense third-person singular of do for, chiefly British
1
as in nurses
to attend to the needs and comforts of I trust him to do for my kids while I am at work.

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2
as in kills
to deprive of life The long journey on foot nearly did for her.

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  1. looks after
  2. does away with
Phrase
  • One of Maldini’s kids, Christian, collaborated with GR Sports, the agency that looks after his brother, Daniel, who plays for Serie A side Atalanta.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • The primary care doctor helps protect the patient’s heart and bones and looks after the person’s overall health.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
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  • Nolan does away with the frame and cuts out the Phaeacians, but the film’s adventure episodes remain largely faithful to the poem.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026
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