administer
Translation
to administer, to manage, to dispense
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 will administer justice.
The court will administer justice.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to manage or be responsible for (sth.). She administers the department.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give (sth.) to (sb.) officially. The doctor will administer the drug to the patient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manage, govern, dispense, provide
Etymology
From Latin 'administrare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'ministrare' (to serve). Related to 'minister', one who serves.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'minister' who 'administers' or manages a government department. It's about managing or giving out something officially.