Find the word that fits

Administrate: alternatives and connections

Begin with the reviewed alternatives, then explore broader connections without treating every related word as an automatic substitute.

Try an example: important law show help change happy
26,102 words currently have published synonym-style alternatives
90,593 searchable synonym connections
350,924 published thesaurus relationships of every type
Start with the meaning

Administrate

To administer.

53 useful connections shown 16 reviewed relationships and 37 broader connections.
Best place to begin

Reviewed alternatives and contrasts

These links were deliberately created. Use the interchangeability score and guidance to judge whether a word will work in your sentence.

Broader term 4

Care 76% connected

A burdensome sense of responsibility; trouble caused by onerous duties; anxiety; concern; solicitude.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Deal 76% connected

A part or portion; a share; hence, an indefinite quantity, degree, or extent, degree, or extent; as, a deal of time and trouble; a deal of cold.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Handle 76% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Manage 76% connected

The handling or government of anything, but esp. of a horse; management; administration. See Manege.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Manner of action 5

Manage 76% connected

The handling or government of anything, but esp. of a horse; management; administration. See Manege.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Oversee 76% connected

To superintend; to watch over; to direct; to look or see after; to overlook.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Pontificate 76% connected

The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Superintend 76% connected

To have or exercise the charge and oversight of; to oversee with the power of direction; to take care of with authority; to supervise; as, an officer…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Supervise 76% connected

To oversee for direction; to superintend; to inspect with authority; as, to supervise the construction of a steam engine, or the printing of a book.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Derivationally related 6

Administrable 74% connected

Capable of being administered; as, an administrable law.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Administrable 74% connected

Capable of being administered; as, an administrable law.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Administrative 74% connected

Pertaining to administration; administering; executive; as, an administrative body, ability, or energy.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Administrative 74% connected

Pertaining to administration; administering; executive; as, an administrative body, ability, or energy.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Administrator 74% connected

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a ma…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Administrator 74% connected

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a ma…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 1

Administer 92% connected

To manage or conduct, as public affairs; to direct or superintend the execution, application, or conduct of; as, to administer the government or the…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Explore further

Words connected by meaning

Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.