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Definition of administer

administer

/ədˈmɪnɪstər/
ad · min · is · ter
Adverb:administratively
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Adjective:administrative
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Past Simple:administered
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Past Participle:administered
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Present Participle:administering
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administer Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To manage and be responsible for the running of an organization, business, system, or estate.

Example

"The foundation was established to administer the scholarship fund for underprivileged students."

2

To dispense, give, or apply a medication, remedy, or treatment to someone.

Example

"Paramedics arrived on the scene and immediately began to administer first aid to the injured cyclist."

3

To formally carry out, execute, or mete out justice, law, an oath, or a test.

Example

"The Chief Justice will administer the oath of office during the inauguration ceremony."

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• Rhymes for administer

• Nearby Words

adless
adman
admin
administer
administrate
administration
administrational

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French administrer, from Latin administrare ('to help, assist, manage, control'), formed from ad- ('to') and ministrare ('to serve, attend, wait upon').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Administer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/administer
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