Synonyms of administered

administered

verb

past tense of administer

1

as in distributed

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals

the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distributed
• dispensed
• provided
• divided
• allocated
• supplied
• assigned
• donated
• apportioned
• furnished
• handed out
• doled out
• dealt (out)
• prorated
• issued
• portioned
• meted (out)
• allotted
• shared
• contributed
• disbursed
• appropriated
• parceled (out)
• redistributed
• circulated
• measured (out)
• disseminated
• proportioned
• split
• bestowed
• shared (out)
• rationed
• spread
• dispersed
• allowed
• pledged
• set
• scattered
• parted
• admeasured
• lotted
• dished out
• divvied (up)
• reallocated
• reapportioned
• dolloped (out)
• chipped in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• withheld
• refused
• rejected
• disallowed
• declined
• deprived (of)
• misallocated
• pinched
• begrudged
• stinted
• skimped
• niggled (out)

2

as in enforced

to carry out effectively

local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enforced
• implemented
• executed
• applied
• effected
• enacted
• rendered
• invoked
• brought about
• fulfilled
• cited
• effectuated
• promulgated
• prosecuted
• honored
• upheld
• observed
• legislated
• discharged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded

3

as in managed

to look after and make decisions about

the lieutenant governor administers the affairs of the state in the absence of the governor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managed
• operated
• supervised
• conducted
• controlled
• handled
• regulated
• oversaw
• governed
• ran
• directed
• administrated
• kept
• tended
• guided
• carried on
• protected
• presided (over)
• watched over
• stewarded
• superintended
• overlooked
• steered
• led
• watched
• piloted
• guarded
• safeguarded
• cared (for)
• minded
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• comanaged
• codirected

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of administered

For testosterone to be effective, an adequate and correct dose of the hormone needs to be administered. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

The examination was canceled and administered again after questions leaked, forcing candidates to sit it a second time. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

States could pass laws about education, but these could be administered locally. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026

The tax housing credits are administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and according to Abbott’s office will help rehabilitate over 4,400 affordable housing rental units. — Mary Ella Hastings july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

As of mid-2026, federal agencies are still developing guidance on how the saver’s match will be administered. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

These plans are frequently administered through your school’s student accounts office or a third-party payment provider, so check with your school to see what’s available. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 July 2026

At Guarino Academy, she was later administered a cortisone injection, despite having glaucoma, according to her complaint. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

These medications are administered via intravenous (IV) infusion. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026