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do right by

VERB

favor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

facilitate promote side with

STRONG

abet accommodate advance aid assist befriend esteem further gratify humor indulge oblige spare spoil value

WEAK

be partial to do a kindness make exception play favorites pull strings show consideration smile upon treat well

Antonyms

STRONG

block disappoint frustrate halt hinder hurt ignore impede neglect obstruct prevent stop

WEAK

disfavor dislike thwart

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There’s an addition to that, which is that he wants so badly to do good and do right by his mentor who taught him what a knight was supposed to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

"Whatever their background, wherever they live - this government will do right by every child," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

That simplification would be a theoretical win for corporate governance, but Elliott believes the price doesn’t do right by the independent shareholders.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Don’t miss: ‘I’m desperately trying to do right by everyone’: I’m giving my son $250K and my daughter 50% of a rental we co-own.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

She’s one person in this world I didn’t do right by.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

do right by

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