Synonyms for

Manage

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

Definition

To be in charge of or control something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

administer direct supervise oversee govern

Informal

handle cope wrangle juggle tackle

Literary

command orchestrate wield

Antonyms

fail lose neglect mismanage botch ruin surrender

Common collocations

  • manage a team
  • manage a project
  • manage expectations
  • manage time
  • manage risk
  • manage a budget
  • manage a crisis
  • manage to do something

Word family

noun management
verb manage
adjective manageable
adverb manageably

Usage note

Often used with 'to' followed by an infinitive, implying success despite difficulty. Can also mean to be in charge of something.

Example sentences

  1. My mom helps me manage my money by teaching me how to save and spend it wisely.
  2. The coach had to manage many different personalities on the team.
  3. It's important to manage your emotions and not let them control you.
  4. The teacher had to manage the classroom to make sure everyone was learning.
  5. The company hired a new manager to help manage the daily operations.

Quotes

  • The ability to manage well doesn't make much difference if you're not even in the right jungle. - Stephen Covey
  • “The best way to manage people is to treat them like adults; and the best way to manage adults is to ask them what they think.” - Michael Lopp
  • “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” - Ronald Reagan

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