dost

dost

Thou dost speak with kindness.

Definition
  1. Verb (archaic):
    • Second person singular present tense of "do": "dost" is an old-fashioned form of the verb "do", used with the pronoun "thou" (you, singular). It indicates an action performed by one person in the present time.
    • Example usage: "Thou dost speak wisely." (You do speak wisely.)
Usage Examples
  • (What do you seek in this dark forest?)
  • (You do know the truth, I am certain.)
  • (If you do love me, prove it with your actions.)
Advanced Usage
  • In religious or poetic texts: "dost" appears frequently in older English translations of the Bible (e.g., the King James Version) and in Shakespearean plays.
    • "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of mine enemies." (Psalm 23:5, KJV)
  • As a marker of archaic or formal speech: Modern writers sometimes use "dost" to evoke a historical or solemn tone.
    • "Thou dost challenge my authority, Sir." (You challenge my authority, Sir.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Doth (verb, archaic): third person singular present tense of "do" (used with "he", "she", or "it").

    • "He doth protest too much, methinks." (He does protest too much, I think.)

  • Didst (verb, archaic): second person singular past tense of "do".

    • "Thou didst promise to return." (You did promise to return.)

  • Do (verb, modern): the standard present tense form for all persons except third person singular.

    • "I do my work every day."
Synonyms

  • Perform (verb): to carry out an action.

    • "Thou dost perform thy duties well." (You perform your duties well.)

  • Execute (verb): to carry out or accomplish.

    • "What dost thou execute with such haste?" (What do you execute with such haste?)
Related Idioms
  • "Thou dost speak my mind": an archaic expression meaning "You are expressing my exact thoughts."
    • "When thou sayest that, thou dost speak my mind." (When you say that, you are expressing my exact thoughts.)
Notes on Usage
  • Grammatical context: "dost" is always used with the subject "thou" (not "you"). It is a relic of Early Modern English and is no longer used in everyday speech or writing, except in deliberate historical or poetic imitation.
  • Register: "dost" is highly formal, archaic, and poetic. Using it in modern conversation would sound unnatural or affected.

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