Managed vs. Manage

Managed vs. Manage — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Managed and Manage

Managedverb

simple past tense and past participle of manage

Manageverb

(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.

Manageverb

(transitive) To handle or control (a situation, job).

Manageverb

(transitive) To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).

Manageverb

(intransitive) To succeed at an attempt.

He managed to climb the tower.

Manageverb

(ambitransitive) To achieve (something) without fuss, or without outside help.

It's a tough job, but I'll manage.
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Manageverb

To train (a horse) in the manège; to exercise in graceful or artful action.

Manageverb

(obsolete) To treat with care; to husband.

Manageverb

(obsolete) To bring about; to contrive.

Managenoun

The act of managing or controlling something.

Managenoun

(horseriding) Manège.

Manageverb

be successful; achieve a goal;

She succeeded in persuading us allI managed to carry the box upstairsShe pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of itThe pianist negociated the difficult runs
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Manageverb

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of;

I can deal with this crew of workersThis blender can't handle nutsShe managed her parents' affairs after they got too old

Manageverb

come to terms or deal successfully with;

We got by on just a gallon of gasThey made do on half a loaf of bread every day

Manageverb

watch and direct;

Who is overseeing this project?

Manageverb

achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

Manageverb

carry on or manage;

We could do with a little more help around here