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- [man-ij]
- /ˈmæn ɪdʒ/
- /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [man-ij]
- /ˈmæn ɪdʒ/
Definitions of managed word
- verb with object managed to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income? 1
- verb with object managed to take charge or care of: to manage my investments. 1
- verb with object managed to dominate or influence (a person) by tact, flattery, or artifice: He manages the child with exemplary skill. 1
- verb with object managed to handle, direct, govern, or control in action or use: She managed the boat efficiently. 1
- verb with object managed to wield (a weapon, tool, etc.). 1
- verb with object managed to handle or train (a horse) in the exercises of the manège. 1
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Origin of managed
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; earlier manege < Italian maneggiare to handle, train (horses), derivative of mano < Latin manus hand
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Parts of speech for Managed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
managed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
managed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for managed
adj managed
- educated — having undergone education: educated people.
- handled — fitted with or having a handle or handles, especially of a specified kind (often used in combination): a handled pot; a long-handled knife.
- influenced — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- primed — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- urged — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
adjective managed
- coached — Simple past tense and past participle of coach.
- counselled — advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
- groomed — Simple past tense and past participle of groom.
- instructed — Simple past tense and past participle of instruct.
- governed — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
Antonyms for managed
adj managed
- undisciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- uneducated — not educated.
- govern — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- wild — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
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