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Synonyms & Similar Words
administer
oversee
supervise
direct
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handle
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coordinate
lead
command
conduct
preside
chair
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wield
rule
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head
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Meaning of Manage
The primary meaning of the word "manage" is to be in charge of something, such as a business, organization, or project, and to make decisions about how it should be run.
Definitions
- To be responsible for the control and organization of something
- To succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially a difficult situation
- To influence or manipulate someone or something in a clever or skillful way
Etymology of Manage
The word "manage" comes from the Italian word "maneggiare", which means "to handle" or "to control", and is derived from the Latin words "manus", meaning "hand", and "agere", meaning "to do" or "to drive"
Historically, the word "manage" was first used in the 16th century to refer to the training and control of horses, and later expanded to include the management of businesses, organizations, and other complex systems
Example Uses
- The company is struggling to manage its finances after the economic downturn
- She managed to finish the project on time despite the tight deadline
- He has been appointed to manage the new marketing campaign