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past tense of handle
Synonyms & Antonyms of handled
1
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
- as host of a live TV talk show, she must handle any situation that comes up
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- controlled,
- micromanaged,
- ran
- (also chiefly dialectal run),
- regulated
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2
to behave toward in a stated way
- handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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3
to control the mechanical operation of
- learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools
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4
to look after and make decisions about
- she takes care of the flower beds, and he handles all the lawn care
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- administered,
- administrated,
- carried on,
- conducted,
- controlled,
- directed,
- governed,
- guided,
- kept,
- managed,
- operated,
- overlooked,
- oversaw,
- presided (over),
- ran
- (also chiefly dialectal run),
- regulated,
- stewarded,
- superintended,
- supervised,
- tended
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5
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
- I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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6
to be in charge of
- I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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- administered,
- commanded,
- controlled,
- directed,
- guided,
- managed,
- ordered,
- ran
- (also chiefly dialectal run),
- shepherded,
- showed,
- steered
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“Handled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handled. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.
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