administer

Pronunciation

Verb B1 Intermediate

To manage and organize the running of something, or to formally give someone something such as medicine or a test.

"The nurse administered the vaccine carefully, checking the dosage twice."

Synonyms and antonyms

manage oversee

When paired with medicine, tests, or oaths, "administer" means to formally give or carry them out, not just to manage.

Which word fits the gap? "The nurse _____ the vaccine carefully, checking the dosage twice."

Answer: administer

In your own words, what does "administer" mean?

To manage and organize the running of something, or to formally give someone something such as medicine or a test.