administer

verb
UK: /ədˈmɪnɪstər/
US: /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

  1. To manage or control something.

    1. The teacher will administer the test. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government must administer resources fairly to benefit all citizens. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give or apply a treatment or drug.

    1. The nurse will administer the medicine. [ ] [ ]
    2. Doctors administer the vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. [ ] [ ]

  3. To direct or supervise the execution, application, or conduct of something.

    1. He helps administer the family business. [ ] [ ]
    2. The principal administer school policies to maintain a positive learning environment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

control conduct manage apply supervise executive
administer noun

  1. Someone who manages or directs something.

    1. She is a good administrator. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital administrator is responsible for overseeing daily operations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "administer" in English means: To manage or control something., To give or apply a treatment or drug., To direct or supervise the execution, application, or conduct of something..

The phonetic transcription of "administer" is /ədˈmɪnɪstər/ in British English and /ədˈmɪnɪstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "administer": control, conduct, manage, apply, supervise, executive.

Example usage of "administer": "The teacher will administer the test.". More examples on the page.