Administer

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪn.ɪstər/

Definitions of administer

verb to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of; to dispense or give (a sacrament, medicine, etc.)

Example Sentences

A1 The nurse will administer your medication.

A2 The teacher will administer the exam tomorrow.

B1 The manager is responsible for administering the budget.

B2 The doctor will administer the vaccine to all patients.

C1 The government has the authority to administer new policies.

C2 The CEO administers the company with a strong leadership style.

Examples of administer in a Sentence

formal The nurse will administer the medication to the patient at the scheduled time.

informal The teacher will administer the test tomorrow during class.

slang I have to administer this survey to all the participants before the end of the day.

figurative The CEO will administer the company's new policies to all employees next week.

Grammatical Forms of administer

• past tense: administered
• plural: administers
• comparative: more administer
• superlative: most administer
• present tense: administer
• future tense: will administer
• perfect tense: has administered
• continuous tense: is administering
• singular: administer
• positive degree: administer
• infinitive: administer
• gerund: administering
• participle: administered

Origin and Evolution of administer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'administer' originated from the Latin word 'administrare', which is a combination of 'ad' (to) and 'ministrare' (to serve).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'administer' has evolved to encompass the idea of managing or supervising the distribution of something, such as medication or justice.