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

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

The film was supported for its Berlin World Premiere by the UK Global Screen Fund — financed by the UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the BFI. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 21 July 2026

Sherrill said all will be removed from the voter rolls and the vendor who administered the software will be replaced. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

In fact, most states don't, as property taxes are largely administered by local governments who set tax rates based on market value and municipal budget needs. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Its claims are administered by QBE Administration Services, a subsidiary of one of the world's largest insurers. — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Feeding Our Future money was administered through the state Department of Education. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

The person who died was taken to the shore severely injured and, despite CPR being administered, was pronounced dead, officials said. — Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 15 July 2026