administer

Meanings

• Verb

  To manage or conduct (a thing or an activity); to supervise, control, or apply (a remedy, a medicine, or a treatment).

  - "The nurse was instructed to administer the medication to the patient."
  - "The principal administered the test to the students."
  - "The company administers benefits to its employees."

• Verb

  To officially put into action or execute (a law, a decision, or a rule).

  - "The governor signed the bill into law and administered it on the following day."
  - "The judge administered the oath to the jury."
  - "The president administered the new policy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with administer
administer , amender , commender , ender

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Variants

List of all variants of administer that leads to same result
administer , administered , administering , administers , administrable , administrant , administrants , self-administer , self-administered , self-administering , self-administers , co-administer , co-administered , co-administering , co-administers , co-administration , co-administrations , coadminister , coadministered , coadministering , coadministers , coadministration , coadministrations

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Etymology

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From Old French 'administre', from Latin 'administerare', from 'administer' (to serve).

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'administration' comes from the Latin word 'administerare', which means 'to serve'?

2. The word 'administer' is often used interchangeably with 'execute' or 'enforce', but it has a slightly more formal or official connotation.

3. In ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins were responsible for administering the sacred fire in the temple of Vesta. They were highly respected and held in great honor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Administration: The process of managing and supervising an organization, business, or government.

2. Administrator: A person who manages or has authority over an organization, business, or government.

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Culture

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In literature, 'administer' has been used in various contexts, including medical settings, legal proceedings, and administrative tasks. In art, it has been depicted in paintings and sculptures representing the act of serving or caring for others. In music, it has been used as a lyric in songs about healing and care.

How to Memorize "administer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of giving or applying something to someone or something.
   - Imagine yourself in a position of authority, executing a decision or a law.
   - Think of the word 'serve' and remember that 'administer' comes from the same root.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'administer' with the idea of managing or controlling.
   - Think of a nurse giving a patient a medication.
   - Connect the word with the idea of executing a decision or a law.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Mansions: Manage, Apply, Supervise, Implement, Nurture, and Serve.'
   - Remember the word 'administer' as 'admin' (to manage) 'ister' (one who serves').

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