Synonyms for deal

noun

1. An agreement, often secret or underhanded

   understanding, settlement, compromise, arrangement; see agreement 3, bargain 2, contract.

2. A business transaction

   venture, proceeding, dealings, sale; see transaction.

3. A hand at cards; often used figuratively

   new deal, cut and shuffle, single round, appointment, distribution of cards, honest deal, opportunity, chance, fresh start, square deal.

4. A lot

   plethora, abundance, superabundance; see plenty.

a good (<strong><em>or</em> </strong>great) deal

make a big deal out of*

verb

1. To distribute

   apportion, allot, dispense; see administer 2, distribute 1.

2. To do business with

   trade, traffic, bargain, barter; see buy 1, sell 1.