Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To control or direct something in order to achieve desired results or handle a situation effectively.
Manage
/ˈmænɪdʒ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I can manage my work alone.Can you manage to finish by 5 PM?
Etymology:
The word manage originates from the Italian maneggiare, meaning to handle, specifically referring to horses, and derived from the Latin manus, meaning hand. It entered English in the mid-16th century.
Usage Statistics:
98 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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