Administer

Verb (used with object)

to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of

to administer the law.

to bring into use or operation

to administer justice; to administer last rites.

to make application of; give

to administer medicine.

to supervise the formal taking of (an oath or the like).

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)

to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually fol. by to )

to administer to the poor.

to perform the duties of an administrator

She administers quite effectively.

Antonyms

verb

forego , mismanage , neglect , deny , frustrate , refuse , withhold

Synonyms

verb

administrate , be in the driver’s seat , be in the saddle , boss * , carry out , conduct , control , crack the whip , direct , execute , govern , head , head up , hold the reins , oversee , pull the strings , pull the wires , render , ride herd on * , run , run the show , sit on top of , superintend , supervise , apply , apportion , authorize , bring , contribute , deal , deliver , disburse , distribute , dole out , extend , furnish , give , impose , inflict , issue , measure out , mete out , offer , perform , portion , proffer , provide , regulate , serve , supply , tender , manage , dispense , boss , dose , rule , treat