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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"When we systemically administered our nanoagent in mice bearing human breast cancer cells, it efficiently accumulated in tumors, robustly generated reactive oxygen species and completely eradicated the cancer without adverse effects," Olena Taratula said.

From Science Daily

More than 30 staff members signed up for accredited training sessions on administering the new products later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Individuals will be able to choose to have a doctor administer a lethal dose intravenously, as happens in Spain, Canada, New Zealand and most of Australia.

From BBC

This includes the federal estate tax administered by the IRS.

From MarketWatch

Only then is a doctor authorized to administer the lethal drugs on the date and time the patient has chosen.

From Barron's

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