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handle

British pronunciation/hˈændə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈhændəɫ/
Handle
[NOUN]
1

a part of an object designed for grasping, holding, or carrying it

synonyms : grip
handgrip
hold
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2

someone's username on an online forum or social media platform

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to handle
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

synonyms : manage
wield
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2

to have the responsibility for directing a company, business, etc.

synonyms : care
deal
manage
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3

interact in a certain way

synonyms : do by
treat
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4

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

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5

touch, lift, or hold with the hands

synonyms : palm
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6

show and train

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Examples
1Throughout the evening, the waiter handled the busy restaurant.
2The handle came loose.
3Some artists have to be handled with kid gloves.
4I'll handle it.
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