Nearby Words
verb (used with object)
1.
to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of: to administer the law.
2.
to bring into use or operation: to administer justice; to administer last rites.
3.
to make application of; give: to administer medicine.
4.
to supervise the formal taking of (an oath or the like).
5.
Law. to manage or dispose of, as a decedent's estate by an executor or administrator or a trust estate by a trustee.
verb (used without object)
6.
to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually followed by to): to administer to the poor.
7.
to perform the duties of an administrator: She administers quite effectively.
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Administered
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Origin:
1325–75; < Latin administrāre to assist, carry out, manage the affairs of (see ad-, minister); replacing Middle English amynistre (with a-5) < Middle French aministrer
1325–75; < Latin administrāre to assist, carry out, manage the affairs of (see ad-, minister); replacing Middle English amynistre (with a-5) < Middle French aministrer
Related forms
non·ad·min·is·trant, adjective
self-ad·min·is·tered, adjective
self-ad·min·is·ter·ing, adjective
un·ad·min·is·tered, adjective
EXPANDwell-ad·min·is·tered, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. conduct, control, execute; direct, superintend, supervise, oversee. See rule. 2. distribute, supply, furnish.
1. conduct, control, execute; direct, superintend, supervise, oversee. See rule. 2. distribute, supply, furnish.
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