1. past tense and past participle of deal; distributed or gave out
2. past tense and past participle of deal; handled or managed a situation
3. past tense and past participle of deal; traded or conducted business

Examples

• The cards were dealt fairly to all players.
• She dealt with the crisis calmly and efficiently.
• The company has dealt in electronics for twenty years.
• He was dealt a difficult hand in life.
• The teacher dealt out worksheets to the students.
• They dealt harshly with rule breakers.
• The store dealt exclusively in vintage clothing.