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Definition do to in American English

do to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make changes in something

Example

What have you done to your hair?

Example

They did something to the central heating and now it doesn't work.

Synonyms and related words
change transform make into
2

to treat someone in a way that harms them

Example

I'll never forgive him for what he did to me.

Example

They did terrible things to some of the prisoners.

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress
3

to affect someone in a way that makes them happy, sad, or excited

Example

When I hear that song, it always does something to me.

Synonyms and related words
affect provoke inspire
Definition do to in American English