CEFR C1

administer

verb

Meaning

To manage or direct the execution, performance, or affairs of something.

Examples

The committee will administer the funds fairly.
She was appointed to administer the estate after his death.

Synonyms: manage, direct, govern, supervise, execute

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administer (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪnɪsteɪtər/

Definition

To manage or direct the execution, performance, or affairs of something.

Examples

The committee will administer the funds fairly.
She was appointed to administer the estate after his death.
The nurse will administer the medication at 8 AM.

How to Use administer

administer to (prepositional phrase): To provide or supply something needed or wanted to someone. — "He spent his retirement years administering to the needs of the poor."
administer a drug (collocation): To give a drug to someone, typically for medical purposes. — "The doctor will administer a drug to induce sleep."
administer a system (collocation): To manage or operate a system. — "She is responsible for administering the company's IT systems."

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