C1verbformal3K

Administer

UK /["/ədˈmɪnɪstə(r)/","/ədˈmɪnɪstəz/","/ədˈmɪnɪstəd/","/ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ/"]/US /["/ədˈmɪnɪstər/","/ədˈmɪnɪstərz/","/ədˈmɪnɪstərd/","/ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to manage and organize the affairs of a company, an organization, a country, etc.

In simple words: To give or manage something, usually help or medicine.

Examples

  • The nurse will administer the vaccine to all eligible patients.
  • To administer a test, the teacher must first prepare the materials.
  • He was chosen to administer the company's new policy changes.
  • In his role, he needed to administer both funds and personnel effectively.
  • The government will administer relief funds to those affected by the disaster.
  • She was tasked to administer the project timeline closely.
  • The committee decided to administer strict guidelines for the proposal submissions.
  • To administer justice, the court must ensure a fair trial.

Usage notes

Used in formal contexts, often when discussing healthcare or management. Not appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

administer + object

Memory hint

Think of 'administer' like 'administering medication', you can't forget to give meds!

Collocations

  • effectively
  • efficiently
  • centrally
  • be difficult to
  • be easy to
  • be simple to

Synonyms

  • manage

Antonyms

  • withhold
  • deny

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'administered' in past tense but forgets the context.
  • Using 'administer' without specifying what is being given.
  • Mixing it up with 'manage', which has a broader meaning.