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administer

[ad-min-uh-ster] / ædˈmɪn ə stər /
VERB
manage an organization or effort
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrate carry out conduct direct execute govern oversee supervise
STRONG
boss control head render run superintend
WEAK
be in the driver's seat be in the saddle crack the whip head up hold the reins pull the strings pull the wires ride herd on run the show sit on top of
Antonyms
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leave neglect obey
STRONG
follow
WEAK
deny forego frustrate mismanage refuse withhold
VERB
dispense something needed
Synonyms
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apply authorize deliver disburse distribute execute extend give impose perform provide regulate serve
STRONG
apportion bring contribute deal furnish inflict issue offer portion proffer supply tender
WEAK
dole out measure out mete out
Antonyms
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fail hoard hold keep maintain refrain retain take withhold
STRONG
deny refuse shun take back withdraw
WEAK
forego frustrate mismanage neglect

Example Sentences

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Carefully evolved nursing techniques that administer the right elements at the right time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

A registered NHS nurse had visited the care home on the day to administer the covid-19 vaccine to people staying there.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

That makes it relatively easy to administer to mobile populations in less-developed countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

States have exclusive authority to govern and administer state and local elections.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“I cannot stand idly by while she suffers. I have some skill with plants and potions. Let me administer a medicine that might restore balance to her mind,” I plead.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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