do well



do well

1. Prosper, thrive, succeed, as in He's done well in the market. [c. 1300]
2. do well to do something. Fare better or act prudently by doing something, as in She would do well to ask permission before she leaves. [Late 1400s]
See also: well

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bevan-Welsh
Barton['ba:tən]
Sixtine-French
GilbertGIL-bərt (English), zheel-BER (French), KHIL-bərt (Dutch), GIL-bert (German)English, French, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
RikhardREEK-hahrdFinnish
Beathan-Scottish