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Administer: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：dispense medication (administer)

administer 🔊

/ədˈmɪnɪstər/

To give something to someone, especially medicine or a medical treatment, in a formal or professional way.

Administer meaning illustrated: nurse giving an injection in a medical clinic.

dispense medication 🔊

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/dɪˈspɛns ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

To formally give medicine or treatment in a professional setting.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'ministrare' (to serve).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'admin' as a minister who serves and manages tasks.

📖 Example

The nurse will administer the painkiller every four hours as needed. 🔊 The nurse will formally dispense the painkiller as required.

🔗 Collocations

administer medicine – to give medication formally

administer a vaccine – to give a shot for immunization

administer first aid – to provide emergency medical care

🔄 Synonyms

dispense (v.) – to give out formally, especially medication

apply (v.) – to put something into use, like a treatment

provide (v.) – to supply something needed

🚫 Antonyms

withhold (v.) – to refuse to give something

deny (v.) – to refuse to grant access or provision

🌱 Derivatives

administration (n.) – the process of managing or giving

administrative (adj.) – related to management tasks

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'administrare', meaning 'to manage'. Historically linked to serving, now used in formal contexts like healthcare, governance, and law.

Meaning 2：manage operations (administer)

administer 🔊

/ədˈmɪnɪstər/

To be in charge of and manage the operation of an organization, system, or area of activity.

Administer definition: business manager overseeing operations with data charts.

manage operations 🔊

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/ˈmænɪdʒ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/

To be in charge of and direct the functioning of an organization or system.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She was hired to administer the new community arts program and ensure it runs smoothly. 🔊 She was hired to oversee and manage the new community arts program smoothly.

🔗 Collocations

administer a program – to manage and run a project or initiative

administer finances – to oversee and control monetary resources

administer a department – to be in charge of a specific organizational unit

🔄 Synonyms

manage (v.) – to be in control of operations

oversee (v.) – to supervise and direct activities

direct (v.) – to guide and control the course of action

🚫 Antonyms

neglect (v.) – to fail to care for or manage properly

abandon (v.) – to leave without management or support

🌱 Derivatives

administrator (n.) – a person who manages an organization

administrative (adj.) – pertaining to management duties

Meaning 3：conduct formally (administer)

administer 🔊

/ədˈmɪnɪstər/

To formally carry out or put into effect a law, policy, test, or oath.

Administer usage: teacher formally conducting a test in a classroom.

conduct formally 🔊

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/kənˈdʌkt ˈfɔːrməli/

To officially execute or implement a law, policy, test, or oath.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The teacher will administer the final exam at 9 AM sharp in the main hall. 🔊 The teacher will formally conduct the final exam at the specified time.

🔗 Collocations

administer a test – to officially give and supervise an examination

administer an oath – to formally give a pledge or promise

administer justice – to carry out legal decisions fairly

🔄 Synonyms

conduct (v.) – to carry out an activity formally

execute (v.) – to put into effect as per plan

implement (v.) – to put a decision or plan into action

🚫 Antonyms

suspend (v.) – to temporarily stop an activity

cancel (v.) – to decide not to proceed with something

🌱 Derivatives

administration (n.) – the execution of duties or laws

administrative (adj.) – involved in formal execution