administer

CEFRC1

/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To manage an organization or give someone a treatment or test.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.

Examples

  • The syringe is the instrument most commonly used to administer insulin.

  • The courts administer the law.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To minister (to).

  2. To apportion out, distribute.

  3. To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.

More examples

In context

  • We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.

  • administering to the sick

  • [Let zephyrs] administer their tepid, genial airs.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The nurse must blank the vaccine according to the health guidelines.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English administren, from Old French aminister, from Latin administrare (“to manage, execute”), from ad (“to”) + ministrare (“to attend, serve”), from minister (“servant”); see minister.