manage to — to succeed in doing or achieving something difficult
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to succeed in doing or achieving something difficult
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmænɪdʒ tuː/
Example Sentences
- Despite eating five hamburgers, he managed to fit into his jeans.
- She managed to wake up early even after staying up all night watching dramas.
- How did you manage to get lost in your own neighborhood?
manage to
NOUN[/ˈmænɪdʒ tuː/]
to succeed in doing or achieving something difficult
After many attempts, the climber finally manages to reach the top.
Manage to deliver the damaged package without further damage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle or control a horse), derived from Latin 'manus' (hand). The term evolved through French to English, originally referring to the skillful handling of horses before broadening to mean handling tasks or situations successfully.
Breakdown
manage (from Latin manus 'hand' + Italian -eggiare 'to do/handle') + to (infinitive marker) = manage to (succeed in doing something)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Despite eating five hamburgers, he managed to fit into his jeans.”
“She managed to wake up early even after staying up all night watching dramas.”
“How did you manage to get lost in your own neighborhood?”
“The students managed to complete their group project despite never meeting in person.”
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