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doer

[doo-er]

noun

  1. a person or thing that does doe does do something, especially a person who gets things done done do with vigor and efficiency.

  2. a person characterized by action, as distinguished from one given to contemplation.

  3. Australian.,  an amusing or eccentric person; character.



doer

/ ˈduːə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that does something or acts in a specified manner

    a doer of good

  2. an active or energetic person

  3. a thriving animal, esp a horse

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of doer1

1300–50; Middle English. See do 1, -er 1
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Example Sentences

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In a livestream broadcast from Turning Point USA's headquarters, Mrs Kirk, 36, addressed what she called the "evil doers" responsible for her husband's death.

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The Telegraph reported lyrics from the canticle written by a chorister included "Lord, how long shall the ungodly triumph?" and "how long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully?"

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This is still where dreamers dream and doers do, and we are stubborn about it.

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The shop worker tells the Trading Standards officer he doers not know his boss's name.

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And Cooper is not a politician who seeks attention, content to be seen as a "quiet doer", as a source describes her.

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