administered Definition
- 1to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of something
- 2to give a drug or medical treatment to someone
Using administered: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "administered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new president will administer the company's finances.
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She administered first aid to the injured person.
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The nurse administered the medication to the patient.
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The teacher administered the exam to the students.
administered Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with administered
self-administered
performed by oneself, without the assistance of another person
Example
The test is self-administered, so you can take it at home.
to ensure that the law is applied fairly and impartially
Example
It is the responsibility of the court to administer justice.
administer an oath
to make someone promise to tell the truth, usually in a legal setting
Example
The judge administered an oath to the witness before he testified.
Origins of administered
from Latin 'administrare', meaning 'to manage'
Summary: administered in Brief
To 'administer' [ədˈmɪnɪstəd] means to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of something. It can also mean to give a drug or medical treatment to someone. Examples include 'The new president will administer the company's finances,' and 'The nurse administered the medication to the patient.' 'Administer' extends into phrases like 'self-administered,' denoting a task performed by oneself, and 'administer justice,' meaning to ensure that the law is applied fairly.
