done for
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1
as in administered (to)
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 destroyed
to deprive of life
The long journey on foot nearly did for her.
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finished
Adjective
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The finished basement has a kitchenette, a windowed full bathroom and a washer/dryer.—
Heather Senison,
New York Times,
22 May 2025 -
The back and front of a finished Legit Kits quilt, with the design’s guidance paper still attached.—
Megan Sauer
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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“Done for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20for. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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