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do the job

VERB

effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve bring about enact enforce implement realize

STRONG

actualize actuate begin buy cause complete conceive conclude consummate create effectuate execute follow through fulfill generate induce initiate invoke make perform procure produce render secure sell unzip yield

WEAK

bring off bring on carry through do a number do one's thing do the trick do to a T draw on get across get to give rise to make it make waves pull it off put across turn out turn the trick

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail halt hinder lose neglect stop

STRONG

close deny destroy disallow discourage end finish forget give up ignore miss prevent refuse ruin veto

WEAK

overlook

VERB

execute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish complete deal with do enact enforce implement meet perform prosecute pull off take care of

STRONG

achieve act administer administrate cause consummate discharge effect finish fulfill govern percolate realize render score transact

WEAK

bring off bring to fruition come through do the trick do to a T earn wings get there hack it make it polish off put into effect put over put through sail through take care of business

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon cancel fail forget give up halt hinder neglect stop

STRONG

deny ignore

WEAK

disregard shirk

Example Sentences

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"Would I be able to do the job? I believe that I could. I do believe I have the ability, but it's another year and a half outside of an election."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“He did not know who I am. I don’t think he trusted that I could do the job right. It took some time for us.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

If Greek yogurt has a secret superpower, it’s this: it can step into almost any baking recipe that calls for sour cream, milk or even oil and do the job just as well.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

A contractor who offers to do the job without a building permit is a red flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

"Now, for God's sake," he said, handing me the graduate, "be careful and try to do the job right. And if you don't know what to do, ask somebody. I'll be in my office."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

do the job

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