Synonyms for

Handle

Verb / ˈhændʌl / Another word for handle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To hold, move, or deal with something

Synonyms & similar words

treat manage deal handgrip hold cover palm plow doby grip care wield address grip manage control tackle manipulate operate wield use conduct carry hold touch feel grab grasp clasp seize embrace bear

Synonyms by register

Formal

manage administer conduct oversee

Informal

deal with tackle cope with sort out

Literary

wield govern

Antonyms

avoid ignore neglect shirk evade sidestep

Common collocations

  • handle with care
  • handle the situation
  • handle a crisis
  • handle objections
  • handle complaints
  • handle responsibly
  • handle the pressure

Word family

noun handle
verb handle

Usage note

As a verb, 'handle' can refer to physically touching or managing something. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. I can handle carrying these books.
  2. Please handle this vase with care.
  3. Can you handle the pressure of this job?
  4. She knows how to handle difficult situations.
  5. He can handle any problem that comes his way.

Quotes

  • I can handle anything you throw at me.
  • It's not about what happens to you, but how you handle it.
  • Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you handle it.

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