117 entries under administer topic. ×

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wield(verb, take, control, work, accept)
3
carry on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, order)
3
exercise authority(verb, expression, idiom, run, direct)
3
incline(verb, move, hold, control, place)
3
keep(verb, hold, control, order, run)
2
coordinate(verb, control, order, set, lead)
2
instruct(verb, state, control, order, charge)
2
lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
2
maneuver(verb, take, control, work, show)
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ordain(verb, state, control, order, run)
2
ply(verb, take, control, work, accept)
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predispose(verb, hold, control, place, set)
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ride herd on(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
2
take care of(verb, expression, idiom, control, meet)
2
take over(expression, control, order, drive, run)
2
work(verb, take, control, accept, run)
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act(verb, give, meet, consider, complete)
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advocate(verb, control, run, maintain, direct)
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assume command(verb, expression, run, direct, rule)
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be in saddle(verb, run, direct, rule, lead)
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