administer

verb

əd-ˈmi-nə-stər How to pronounce administer (audio)
Definition of administernext
1
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules

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2
as in to enforce
to carry out effectively local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered

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3
as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about the lieutenant governor administers the affairs of the state in the absence of the governor

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Recent Examples of administer Officers immediately began administering lifesaving measures until East Windsor Ambulance personnel arrived at the scene and took over medical aid, according to police. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026 But much of the time, chemotherapy can be safely administered during pregnancy and the infant delivered at term. — Elyce Cardonick, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026 PhotoTat would make such tattoos invisible except when the treatment is being administered. — ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 Chelation therapy involves the administration of administering specialized chemical agents that attach to the lead molecules in the bird’s blood and form a compound that is expelled, mostly via urine. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for administer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
  1. distribute
  2. enforce
  3. manage
  4. dispense
  5. implement
  6. supervise
  7. provide
  8. oversee
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  • Between 1919 and 1948, Micheaux wrote, produced, directed, and distributed more than 40 films entirely outside the studio system, carrying his prints by train, pitching theater owners in person and putting his work in front of audiences himself.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The products were distributed between October and December 2025.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
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  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Mackenzie was charged with the murders alongside 28 of his followers, including guards who enforced his fasting directives and gravediggers who helped conceal the mass graves.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of enforce
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  • Union Berlin managed to draw at Augsburg 1-1 after a player from each was sent off in separate incidents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The winner will gain one of five seats on the board that runs the highway district, which is responsible for building, managing and maintaining local roads and bridges countywide — as well as setting ACHD’s nearly $260 million annual budget.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Malta has more than 200 licensed community pharmacies, dispensing medical care alongside prescriptions, sunscreen, nail polish remover, a surprisingly robust collection of perfumes, and subpar dental floss.
    — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • OpenAI implemented it in Rust and developed extensive testing tools to identify concurrency bugs.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That includes implementing basic but effective cybersecurity measures such as making sure devices are up to date, limiting administrator access to systems and backing up important files and data, the NCSC said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • Cole is widely expected to supervise Raman’s transition team, sharing those duties with Andrea Conant, chief of staff for Raman’s council office.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Especially at small companies, managers are often tasked with supervising the hiring process on top of their regular duties.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • The sommelier was knowledgeable and provided us with pairings that spanned traditional offerings like cheeses, as well as some surprising additions like home fries and oxtail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Magnet Originals will provide advice and production support for media personalities, including Justin Tranter, Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman, and former NBA star Byron Scott.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of provide
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  • The state superintendent of public instruction, until now, was tasked with overseeing the California Department of Education and executing the state Board of Education’s policies.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hedge fund manager Aaron Sosnick, who has advocated for an expansion in the city’s bike lane network, put $8 million into a pair of committees that have promoted Raman, including the one overseen by the carpenters.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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