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administer

[ ad-min-uh-ster ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of:

    to administer the law.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,

  2. to bring into use or operation: to administer last rites.

    to administer justice;

    to administer last rites.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. to make application of; give:

    to administer medicine.

  4. to supervise the formal taking of (an oath or the like).
  5. Law. to manage or dispose of, as a decedent's estate by an executor or administrator or a trust estate by a trustee.


verb (used without object)

  1. to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually followed by to ):

    to administer to those in need of aid.

  2. to perform the duties of an administrator:

    She administers quite effectively.

administer

/ əˈɪɪə /

verb

  1. also intr to direct or control (the affairs of a business, government, etc)
  2. to put into execution; dispense

    administer justice

  3. whenintr, foll by to to give or apply (medicine, assistance, etc) as a remedy or relief
  4. to apply formally; perform

    to administer extreme unction

  5. to supervise or impose the taking of (an oath, etc)
  6. to manage or distribute (an estate, property, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ···ٰԳ [ad-, min, -, uh, -str, uh, nt], noun
  • ԴDza·i·ٰԳ adjective
  • -·i·ٱ adjective
  • -·i·ٱ·Բ adjective
  • ܲa·i·ٱ adjective
  • ɱ-·i·ٱ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of administer1

First recorded in 1325–75; from Latin 峾Ծٰ “to assist, carry out, manage the affairs of” ( ad-, minister ); replacing Middle English amynistre (with a- 5 ), from Middle French aministrer
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Word History and Origins

Origin of administer1

C14: amynistre, via Old French from Latin administrare, from ad- to + Ծٰ to minister
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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

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The charge will be managed and administered by hotels and serviced accommodation providers, either when guests check in or at the end of their stay.

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The State Bar also hired a separate company, Meazure Learning, to administer the exam.

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"The hospital asked for their full names and ID numbers," explains Alam, referring to the numbers all Palestinians are given in a population registry administered by Israel.

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Behind the scenes, the organization created entirely new personnel departments, reimagined player development processes and administered ever-changing responsibilities to members of the coaching staff.

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He is accused of administering an anaesthetic and a muscle relaxant to his patients without their knowledge or consent.

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