You Can Do More Than “Deal With…”

By Steve Johnson

June 20, 2023

The phrasal verb "deal with" drips with negative connotation. I hear it in daily conversations, #mediainterviews, #presentations when people talk about finding solutions or achieving objectives.

It sounds as if the subject is a nuisance -- it may be a day-to-day element or a unique, high priority component. It provides no nuance to your skills. You've got a great #vocabulary! Use it, and let synonyms showcase your credentials.

cope with
handle
manage
attend to
see to
take charge of
take in hand
sort out
tackle
take on
control
master
influence
manipulate
discuss
consider
cover
treat
pertain to
appertain to
study
explore
investigate
examine
go into
review
analyze
weigh up
regard

Words matter!

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