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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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I wanted to do right by Bingo, a little white Jindo mix with strawberry-blond ears and freckles all over her snout, whose inevitable death was already becoming an intrusive thought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 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

“Although not perfect, I hope people can say that I tried to do right by everybody. What more is there?”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

The important thing, Miss Love wanted to do right by Mama, just like I knew she would.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

do right by

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