minister vs administer

Definitions

noun

1. the job of a head of a government department
2. a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador
3. a person appointed to a high office in the government
4. a person authorized to conduct religious worship

verb

1. attend to the wants and needs of others
2. work as a minister

Examples

The timing of the minister's visit, however, could somewhat detract from the goodwill it's supposed to generate.

Her majesty awarded a distinction upon 〔 to 〕 the retiring Prime Minister.

Six years later, one of the federal agencies that administers the program calls it a flop.

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Definitions

verb

1. give or apply (medications)
2. perform (a church sacrament) ritually
3. administer or bestow, as in small portions
4. direct the taking of
5. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

Examples

Six years later, one of the federal agencies that administers the program calls it a flop.

When the matador realises the bull is weak and unable to charge much longer he will reach for his killing sword and seek to manoeuvre it directly in front of him with its head down, so that he can administer the death stroke.

The country was administered by the British until very recently.

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