Phrase guide

deal in

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To deal cards to someone entering a game; to enter someone into a game by dealing cards to that person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: card-games, games

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To trade (buy and sell) a named commodity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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verb

Meaning 3

To accept (something or a piece of information) as a basis for a decision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To have an interest in something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To give (someone) a share or portion of something; to include (someone) in a plan or scheme.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • We can deal you in on the robbery.

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