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- pronunciation:
- mae
nihj
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
manages, managing, managed |
| definition 1: |
to direct or control.
She manages a bookstore.He managed the lively horse with calming words.- synonyms:
- administer, direct, run, supervise
- similar words:
- conduct, control, execute, guide
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| definition 2: |
to succeed in doing in spite of problems.
Anna finally managed to escape.- synonyms:
- succeed at
- similar words:
- contend with, contrive, deal, struggle with
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| definition 3: |
to handle or use.
Police officers are taught how to manage guns in a safe way.- synonyms:
- deal with, handle
- similar words:
- maneuver, operate, run
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| related words: |
afford, command, direct, discipline, govern, head, hold, keep, lead, maintain, master, ride, take, tend, treat, work |
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Manage is from an Italian word that means "to handle or direct (a horse)."
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