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manage
[ man-ij ]
verb (used with object)
- to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship:
She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
Synonyms: ,
- to take charge or care of:
to manage my investments.
- to dominate or influence (a person) by tact, flattery, or artifice:
He manages the child with exemplary skill.
- to handle, direct, govern, or control in action or use:
She managed the boat efficiently.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to wield (a weapon, tool, etc.).
Synonyms: ,
- to handle or train (a horse) in the exercises of the è.
- Archaic. to use sparingly or with judgment, as health or money; husband.
verb (used without object)
- to conduct business, commercial affairs, etc.; be in charge:
Who will manage while the boss is away?
- to continue to function, progress, or succeed, usually despite hardship or difficulty; get along:
How will he manage with his wife gone? It was a rough time, but we managed.
manage
/ ˈæɪ /
verb
- also intr to be in charge (of); administer
to manage a shop
to manage one's affairs
- to succeed in being able (to do something) despite obstacles; contrive
did you manage to go to sleep?
- to have room, time, etc, for
can you manage dinner tomorrow?
- to exercise control or domination over, often in a tactful or guileful manner
- intr to contrive to carry on despite difficulties, esp financial ones
he managed quite well on very little money
- to wield or handle (a weapon)
- rare.to be frugal in the use of
noun
- an archaic word for è
Other Word Forms
- v·a verb (used with object) overmanaged overmanaging
- ܲȴ-a adjective
- -a·Բ adjective
- ܲd·a verb (used with object) undermanaged undermanaging
- ܲd·ad adjective
- ܲ·a adjective
- ɱ-a adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of manage1
Word History and Origins
Origin of manage1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Now, she says ‘I managed to survive it, and I’m proud of myself.’
At Desert View, staff were lax in managing infectious diseases, the report said, while at Mesa Verde, detainees experienced prolonged wait times for critical off-site care.
The perception has not been helped by comments made to the press by some members of the squad, leading to managing director Rob Key saying in March they need to "stop talking rubbish".
Before the fire, when she was planning her daughter’s baby shower, Garcia managed to scan some photos of her parents and grandparents.
The increase in the state’s water allocation followed a similar announcement Monday by the Trump administration, which manages supplies from the federal Central Valley Project.
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