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Meaning of handled
The primary meaning of the word "handled" is to deal with or manage something.
Etymology of handled
The word "handled" originates from the Old English word "handlian", which is derived from "hand" and the suffix "-lian", meaning to touch or hold
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially meaning to touch or feel with the hands, and later developing to include senses related to management and control
Synonyms
managed
controlled
dealt with
treated
cared for
supervised
directed
governed
regulated
administered
overseen
commanded
led
guided
steered
manipulated
wielded
operated
used
utilized
exploited
navigated
piloted
orchestrated
coordinated
organized
conducted
headed
chaired
presided
moderated
arbitrated
mediated
intervened
influenced
affected
Definitions
- Past tense and past participle of "handle", meaning to deal with or manage something, especially a situation or a person
- * To touch or hold something, especially in order to use or examine it
- * To be in charge of something, such as a business or a project
Usage Examples
- The company has handled the crisis well, with minimal damage to its reputation
- * She handled the difficult customer with patience and courtesy
- * The new employee was not able to handle the workload and had to ask for help