Synonyms for
Managed
Definition
to be in charge of or run a business or organization
Synonyms & similar words
care
manage
carryoff
do
contend
handle
wangle
makedo
grapple
bringoff
negociate
finagle
wield
deal
makeout
superintend
pulloff
supervise
oversee
fail
cope
getby
administered
directed
controlled
supervised
handled
guided
operated
organised
conducted
governed
regulated
oversaw
led
handled
steered
ruled
headed
commanded
ran
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- managed to succeed
- well managed
- poorly managed
- managed effectively
- managed the situation
- managed the project
- managed the team
Word family
Usage note
Often used in contexts of control, administration, or successful completion of a task. 'Managed to' implies overcoming difficulty.
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Example sentences
- She managed to finish her homework before dinner.
- The coach managed the team to a championship.
- He managed the finances of the company.
- She managed the store while the owner was away.
- The teacher managed the classroom effectively.