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- pronunciation:
- aed
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
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| inflections: |
administers, administering, administered |
| definition 1: |
to manage, take care of, or be in charge of.
The Girl Scout leader administers the troop.- synonyms:
- direct, manage, run, supervise
- similar words:
- boss, execute, govern, head, lead, look after, rule, tend
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| definition 2: |
to give or dispense.
He administered the correct amount of medicine.- synonyms:
- apply
- similar words:
- allot, bestow, deal, give, provide, ration, supply
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| definition 3: |
to serve or act in a helpful way; tend (usually followed by "to").
A nurse is supposed to administer to the needs of her patients.- synonyms:
- minister
- similar words:
- aid, assist, help, serve, tend
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| related words: |
control, deliver, direct, enforce, hold, inflict, supervise |
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