Synonyms for

Administered

Verb / ʌˈdmɪnʌstɜ:d / Another word for administered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Administered means to give or apply something, such as a medicine or a test.

Synonyms & similar words

allot dealout deal shellout doleout distribute lot parcelout dishout administrate dispense administer meteout applied dispensed exercised implemented managed operated performed prescribed provided supplied conducted directed executed managed overseen regulated superintended supervised undertaken assigned

Synonyms by register

Formal

dispensed applied executed implemented

Informal

gave gave out dealt out

Literary

meted dealt

Antonyms

withheld kept denied refused withdrew retained

Common collocations

  • administered medicine
  • administered treatment
  • administered justice
  • administered aid
  • administered a test
  • administered a drug
  • administered a survey

Word family

noun administration
verb administer
adjective administrative
adverb administratively

Usage note

Often used in contexts of management, dispensing, or applying something. Be mindful of the specific context, as it can refer to giving medicine, managing a process, or dispensing justice.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher administered the test to the students.
  2. The doctor administered a vaccine to the patient.
  3. The police officer administered a breathalyzer test to the driver.
  4. The coach administered first aid to the injured player.
  5. The government administered aid to the disaster-stricken area.

Quotes

  • The program is administered by the Department of Education.
  • The vaccine was administered to millions of people worldwide.
  • The medication must be administered by a medical professional.

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