dealt

verb

1. 1

   To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.

   “The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.”

2. 2

   To administer or give out, as in small portions.

3. 3

   To distribute cards to the players in a game.

   “I was dealt four aces.”

4. 4

   To pitch.

   “The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.”

5. 5

   To have dealings or business.

6. 6

   To conduct oneself, to behave.

7. 7

   To take action; to act.

8. 8

   To trade professionally (followed by in).

   “She deals in gold.”

9. 9

   To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.

   “This club takes a dim view of members who deal drugs.”

10. 10

    To be concerned with.

11. 11

    To handle, to manage, to cope.

    “I can't deal with this.”