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administer

[ədˈmɪnɪstər]

administer Definition

  • 1to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of something
  • 2to give or apply a treatment or remedy to someone or something

Using administer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "administer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The principal administers the school.

  • Example

    The doctor administered the vaccine to the patient.

  • Example

    The government administers the law.

  • Example

    She is responsible for administering the company's finances.

  • Example

    He administered first aid to the injured person.

administer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for administer

Antonyms for administer

Phrases with administer

  • self-administered

    performed by oneself, without the assistance of another person

    Example

    The test can be self-administered at home.

  • to ensure that the law is applied fairly and impartially

    Example

    It is the judge's responsibility to administer justice in the courtroom.

  • to give or conduct an examination or assessment

    Example

    The teacher will administer the final exam next week.

Origins of administer

from Latin 'administrare', meaning 'to manage'

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Summary: administer in Brief

To 'administer' [ədˈmɪnɪstər] means to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of something, or to give or apply a treatment or remedy to someone or something. Examples include administering a school, a vaccine, the law, or a company's finances. Phrases like 'self-administered' and 'administer justice' extend the term's usage to self-performed tasks and legal contexts, respectively.

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