manage
UK[ˈmænɪdʒ]US[ˈmænɪdʒ]
v
to be in charge of and control the operation of a business, organization, or group of people.
v
to succeed in doing something difficult, especially after trying very hard.
Morpheme Breakdown
man
age
man
hand
age
noun/verb suffix
Etymology
The word 'manage' entered English in the 16th century from Italian maneggiare, meaning 'to handle or train horses', which itself derived from Latin manus (hand). The core concept of direct, hands-on control is preserved from its equestrian origins. Over time, the meaning broadened from the physical handling of animals to the more abstract administration of affairs and resources. Thus, the modern sense of directing an organization evolved from the literal idea of guiding something with one's hand.
Analysis
Structure: man (hand) + age (noun/verb suffix)
'man' originates from Latin manus, meaning 'hand'. 'age' is a suffix of Latin origin (-aticum) via French, used to form nouns indicating a function, state, or result, and subsequently verbs.
Examples
She was hired to manage the new downtown branch.
Can you manage to carry all those boxes by yourself?
He finds it difficult to manage his time effectively.