administer
Translation
to administer, to manage, to dispense, to apply
Examples
She administers the company's finances.
She administers the company's finances.
The nurse will administer the medicine.
The nurse will administer the medicine.
The court administers justice.
The court administers justice.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to manage or be responsible for (sth.) She administers the department.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give a drug or treatment to (sb.) The doctor administered the vaccine to the child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manage, govern, dispense, provide
Etymology
From Latin 'administrare' meaning 'to manage, attend to', from 'ad-' (to) + 'ministrare' (to serve), related to 'minister' (servant).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'minister' who 'administers' a government department. It's all about managing and serving.