Synonyms of 'administrate'

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(verb) in the sense of manage

to manage an organization

Synonyms

manage

Within two years, he was managing the store.

run

His father ran a prosperous business.

control

He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.

You should not let other people control you.

direct

She will direct day-to-day operations.

handle

She handled travel arrangements for the press corps.

conduct

I decided to conduct an experiment.

govern

They go to the polls on Friday to choose the people they want to govern their country.

administer

Next summer's exams will be straightforward to administer.

oversee

Get a surveyor to oversee and inspect the various stages of the work.

supervise

One of his jobs was supervising the dining room.

superintend

During the interval, he superintended a prize draw.

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of administer

to manage (an organization or estate)

Next summer's exams will be straightforward to administer.

Synonyms

manage,

run,

control,

rule,

direct,

handle,

conduct,

command,

govern,

oversee,

supervise,

preside over,

be in charge of,

superintend

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in the sense of conduct

to carry out

I decided to conduct an experiment.

Synonyms

carry out,

run,

control,

manage,

direct,

handle,

govern,

preside over

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in the sense of control

to have power over

He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.

You should not let other people control you.

Synonyms

have power over,

lead,

rule,

manage,

boss (informal),

direct,

handle,

conduct,

dominate,

command,

pilot,

govern,

steer,

oversee,

reign over,

keep a tight rein on,

have charge of,

superintend,

have (someone) in your pocket,

keep on a string

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Nearby words of 'administrate'

adjustable
adjustment
administer
administrate
administration
administrative
administrator
All ENGLISH synonyms that begin with 'A'

Source

Thesaurus for administrate from the Collins English Thesaurus

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