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administer Synonyms

Another word for administer

Choosing another word for administer depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
manage
direct
Strong
control
supervise
oversee
govern
run
conduct

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
dispense
give
Strong
apply
provide
deliver
distribute

• verb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
execute
dispense
Strong
mete out
carry out
enforce

Opposites of administer

The opposite of administer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mismanage
withhold
neglect
deny
See all opposites of administer

• Nearby Words

adless
adman
admin
administer
administrate
administration
administrational

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Administer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/administer
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