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In some senses, manage is marked as archaic, ironic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADV
nicely, perfectly/very well
She managed very well during her first week at the new job despite feeling nervous.
successfully | eventually, finally | somehow
financially
My parents managed financially by budgeting carefully and cutting unnecessary expenses.
VERB + MANAGE
be able to, can/could
I wasn't able to manage all the boxes, so I asked my friend for help.
have to
After losing her job, she had to manage on a much smaller budget each month.
be difficult to | be easy to
PREP
on
She manages on a tight budget by cooking at home every day.
without
She managed without her phone for a whole week during her vacation.
PHRASES
manage on your own
ADV
competently, effectively, efficiently, properly, successfully, well | badly
actively
The team actively managed the project to meet the deadline.
sustainably
The local farm manages its land sustainably to protect the soil for future generations.
VERB + MANAGE
be difficult to
Her new puppy was difficult to manage during the first few weeks of training.
be easy to
learn (how) to
My daughter is finally learning to manage her money after opening her first bank account.