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administer
[ ad-min-uh-ster ]
/ ĂŠdËmÉȘn É stÉr /
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verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually followed by to): to administer to those in need of aid.
to perform the duties of an administrator: She administers quite effectively.
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Origin of administer
synonym study for administer
1. See rule.
OTHER WORDS FROM administer
Words nearby administer
admeasurement, Admete, Admetus, admin, adminicle, administer, administered price, administerial, administrable, administrate, administration
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How to use administer in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for administer
administer
/ (ÉdËmÉȘnÉȘstÉ) /
verb (mainly tr)
(also intr) to direct or control (the affairs of a business, government, etc)
to put into execution; dispenseadminister justice
(when intr, foll by to) to give or apply (medicine, assistance, etc) as a remedy or relief
to apply formally; performto administer extreme unction
to supervise or impose the taking of (an oath, etc)
to manage or distribute (an estate, property, etc)
Word Origin for administer
C14: amynistre, via Old French from Latin administrare, from ad- to + ministrÄre to minister
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