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."

Synonyms of administer

Words with a similar meaning to administer:

• manage
• direct
• govern
• supervise
• execute

Antonyms of administer

Words with the opposite meaning to administer:

• neglect
• disregard

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