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present tense third-person singular of manage

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1 to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
  • as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss

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2 to look after and make decisions about
  • managed a household and a business simultaneously

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3 to meet one's day-to-day needs
  • it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage

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“Manages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manages. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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