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

STRONGEST

leave neglect obey

STRONG

WEAK

deny forego frustrate mismanage refuse withhold

VERB

dispense something needed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

fail hoard hold keep maintain refrain retain take withhold

STRONG

deny refuse shun take back withdraw

WEAK

forego frustrate mismanage neglect

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Over 13,000 doses of antibiotics have also been administered, it added.

From BBC

Long-term support for organ recipients is vital, but patients who have spoken to File on 4 Investigates say it is not always available or is poorly administered.

From BBC

Pfizer and Valneva studied their shot, administered in four doses over more than a year, in adults and children ages 5 and older.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Chagos Islands have been under British control since 1814 and were administered from Mauritius while it was a British colony.

From BBC

University students have been queuing for hours for the vaccine this week, with at least 1,600 jabs administered as of Thursday evening, according to NHS England.

From BBC

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