Synonyms for

Manages

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

Definition

to be in charge of controlling or organizing something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

administers directs supervises governs

Informal

handles runs pulls off gets by

Literary

wields commands steers

Antonyms

fails loses neglects mismanages botches mishandles

Common collocations

  • manages to succeed
  • manages the situation
  • manages a team
  • manages expectations
  • manages the budget
  • manages the project
  • manages the business

Word family

noun management
verb manage
adjective manageable
adverb manageably

Usage note

Often used to indicate successful control or handling of a difficult situation. Can also mean to cope or get by.

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Example sentences

  1. My mom manages the family budget.
  2. The coach manages the soccer team.
  3. He manages the construction site.
  4. She manages the restaurant staff.
  5. The CEO manages the company's operations.

Quotes

  • A good manager is a man who isn't worried about his own career but rather the careers of those who work for him.
  • Management is nothing more than motivating other people.
  • Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.

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