- pronunciation:
- mae
nihj
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
manages, managing, managed |
| definition 1: |
to direct or control.
She manages a grocery store.- synonyms:
- direct, run
- similar words:
- conduct, control
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| definition 2: |
to succeed in doing something, even if you have problems.
Anna managed to finish school while working full time.- similar words:
- deal, struggle with
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| related words: |
afford, command, direct, govern, hold, lead, maintain, transact, work |
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Manage is from an Italian word that means "to handle or direct (a horse)."