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administer
[ ad-min-uh-ster ]
verb (used with object)
- to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of:
to administer the law.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- to bring into use or operation: to administer last rites.
to administer justice;
to administer last rites.
Synonyms: , ,
- to make application of; give:
to administer medicine.
- to supervise the formal taking of (an oath or the like).
- 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)
- to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually followed by to ):
to administer to those in need of aid.
- to perform the duties of an administrator:
She administers quite effectively.
administer
/ əˈɪɪə /
verb
- also intr to direct or control (the affairs of a business, government, etc)
- to put into execution; dispense
administer justice
- whenintr, foll by to to give or apply (medicine, assistance, etc) as a remedy or relief
- to apply formally; perform
to administer extreme unction
- to supervise or impose the taking of (an oath, etc)
- to manage or distribute (an estate, property, etc)
Other Word Forms
- ···ٰԳ [ad-, min, -, uh, -str, uh, nt], noun
- ԴDza·i·ٰԳ adjective
- -·i·ٱ adjective
- -·i·ٱ·Բ adjective
- ܲa·i·ٱ adjective
- ɱ-·i·ٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of administer1
Word History and Origins
Origin of administer1
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Example Sentences
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.
The State Bar also hired a separate company, Meazure Learning, to administer the exam.
"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.
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.
He is accused of administering an anaesthetic and a muscle relaxant to his patients without their knowledge or consent.
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