administrate

[ ad-min-uh-streyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ad·min·is·trat·ed, ad·min·is·trat·ing.

1. to administer.

administrate

/ ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪt /

verb

1. to manage or direct (the affairs of a business, institution, etc)

Other Words From

• subad·minis·trate verb (used with object) subadministrated subadministrating

Word History and Origins

Origin of administrate¹

1630–40; < Latin administrātus, past participle of administrāre to administer; -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The donors in response to the investigation’s findings have committed to launching a separate investigation into the health facilities and taking action against so-called conversion therapy practices they are administrating.

From Washington Blade

The law enforcement agency has administrated nine bitcoin auctions.

From Washington Post

Personally, although this is looking some way ahead, I would like to see the English take over and administrate the Congo.

From Project Gutenberg

You do not want it, of course, and therefore it is only to be yours that you may administrate it in accordance to my wishes.

From Project Gutenberg

The unlearning of it is the first lesson which those who would either administrate or resist the French should learn.

From Project Gutenberg

Does the president of the Bold Bucks pretend to administrate a court of honor?

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If it isn't then we may as well cease any attempt to administrate the law!

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Related Words

• govern