administrate

verb

ad·​min·​is·​trate əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrāt How to pronounce administrate (audio)
administrated; administrating
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they're looking for someone to administrate the new division
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Iranian and Omani officials also were working on a mechanism for administrating the strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil is shipped in peacetime. — Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026 An effort by athletes at a public university would depend on state law and policies, and how state labor relations agencies address and administrate the topic. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026 Jordan, which administrates the holy site, and Saudi Arabia also condemned Ben Gvir’s actions. — Dana Karni, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025 Men create; women administrate. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for administrate

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Etymology

borrowed from Latin administrātus, past participle of administrāre "to administer"

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of administrate was in 1538

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administrate

verb
ad·​min·​is·​trate əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrāt How to pronounce administrate (audio)
administrated; administrating
: administer

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