administers

Definitions

To manage and be responsible for the running of a business, organization, or institution.

To dispense or apply a remedy, drug, or treatment to someone.

To formally give or apply something, such as an oath or a test.

Examples

The nurse administers the medication to the patients every morning at eight o'clock.

The principal administers the school's disciplinary policy with fairness and consistency.

The government administers a variety of social programs designed to support low-income families.

Synonyms

manages directs governs executes supervises controls orchestrates

Antonyms

neglects abandons disregards mismanages ignores fails subverts