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administrate

verb ad·min·is·trate \-ˌstrāt\

ad·min·is·trat·edad·min·is·trat·ing

Definition of ADMINISTRATE

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Origin of ADMINISTRATE

Latin administratus, past participle of administrare

First Known Use: 1550

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Synonyms: administer, conduct, carry on, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend

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