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administer

The word “administer” has 4 syllables: ad-min-is-ter

It's pronounced as /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for administer?

In the thesaurus, “administer” has 92 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for administer along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for administer

Antonyms for administer

Meanings of administer

  • verb
    1. To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.
    2. To apportion out, distribute.
    3. To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.
    4. To minister (to).
    5. To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.
    6. To give, as an oath.
    7. To give a drug to a patient, be it orally or by any other means.

Example Sentences

  • Nurses are trained to administer medication safely and accurately.
  • The committee will administer the exam next Monday.
  • It's crucial to administer justice fairly in all cases.
  • She was asked to administer the funds for the new project.
  • Doctors must administer vaccines according to the recommended schedule.

On this page you'll find 106 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to administer, such as: admeasure, administrate, allocate, allot, allow, apply, apportion.

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