| Main Entry: | administer |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manage an organization or effort |
Synonyms: |
administrate, be in the driver's seat, be in the saddle, boss*, carry out, conduct, control, crack the whip, direct, execute, govern, head, head up, hold the reins, oversee, pull the strings, pull the wires, render, ride herd on, run, run the show, sit on top of, superintend, supervise |
Antonyms: |
forego, mismanage, neglect |
| Main Entry: | dominate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | govern, rule |
Synonyms: |
boss, call the shots, command, control, detract from, dictate, direct, domineer, eclipse, handle, have one's way, have upper hand, head, hold sway over, influence, keep under thumb, lay down the law, lead, lead by the nose, manage, monopolize, outshine, overbear, overrule, overshadow, play first fiddle, predominate, preponderate, prevail, prevail over, reign, rule the roost, run, run the show, sit on top of, subject, subjugate, superabound, sway, tyrannize |
Antonyms: |
follow, go along, submit, surrender, yield |
| Main Entry: | operate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manage, use |
Synonyms: |
administer, be in charge, be in driver's seat, be in saddle, call the play, call the shots, call the signals, carry on, command, conduct, drive, handle, hold the reins, keep, make go, maneuver, manipulate, ordain, pilot, play, ply, pull the strings, pull the wires, run, run the show, run things, sit on top of, steer, wield, work |
| Main Entry: | oversee |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manage, supervise |
Synonyms: |
baby-sit, be in driver's seat, boss, call the shots, captain, chaperon, command, eye*, herd, inspect, keep one's eye on, look after, overlook, quarterback, ride herd on, run the show, shepherd, sit on top of, skipper, superintend, survey, watch |
| Notes: | overlook (verb) means to look past or fail to notice, while oversee (verb) means to watch and direct |
Antonyms: |
follow, obey |
| Main Entry: | preside |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | be in authority |
Synonyms: |
administer, advise, be at the head of, be in driver's seat, call the signals, carry on, chair, conduct, control, direct, do the honors, govern, handle, head, head up, keep, lead, manage, officiate, operate, ordain, oversee, pull the strings, run, run the show, sit on top of, supervise |
Antonyms: |
follow, serve |
| Main Entry: | rule |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | govern, manage |
Synonyms: |
administer, be in authority, be in driver's seat, be in power, bridle, command, conduct, control, crack the whip, curb, decree, dictate, direct, dominate, domineer, guide, hold sway, hold the reins, keep under one's thumb, lay down the law, lead, order, overrule, predominate, preponderate, preside, prevail, regulate, reign, restrain, rule the roost, run, run the show, sit on top of, sway, take over |
Antonyms: |
serve, submit |
| Main Entry: | supervise |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manage people, project |
Synonyms: |
administer, be in charge, be in driver's seat, be in the saddle, be on duty, be responsible for, boss, call the play, call the shots, chaperon, conduct, control, crack the whip, deal with, direct, handle, inspect, keep an eye on, look after, overlook, oversee, preside over, quarterback, ride herd on, run, run the show, run things, sit on top of, superintend, survey, take care of |
Antonyms: |
serve |
| Main Entry: | preponderate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | dominate |
Synonyms: |
boss*, call the shots, command, control, detract from, dictate, direct, domineer, eclipse, handle*, have one's way, have upper hand, head, hold sway over, influence, keep under thumb, lay down the law, lead, lead by the nose, manage, monopolize, outshine, overbear, overrule, overshadow, play first fiddle, predominate, prevail, prevail over, reign, reign supreme, rule, rule the roost, run, run the show, sit on top of, subject, subjugate, superabound, sway, tyrannize |
| Main Entry: | rule |
| Part of Speech: | noun, verb |
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Adjectives: |
abdicant, absolute, accredited to, administrative, arbitrary, aristocratic, at one's command, at the head, aulic, authoritative, authorized, autocratic, basilic, bicameral, bipartisan, classified, clothed with authority, commanding, communistic, compulsory, cruel, cunctipotent, decretal, decretive, decretory, designate, despotic, directing, dirigent, ditionary, domestic, dominant, dynastic, executive, exousiastic, fetial, feudal, gavel, gubernatorial, hegemonic, hegemonical, high, imperatorial, imperial, imperious, in one's grasp, in one's power, in the ascendent, inexpugnable, influential, interaulic, international, irresponsible, kingly, masterful, mediatized, monarchical, most, official, old, overruling, paramount, peremptory, plenary, popular, predominant, preponderant, princely, puissant, regal, reginal, regnant, republican, royal, royalist, ruling, rumbustical, sovereign, stringent, supreme, tricameral, tyrannical, tyrannous, unconstitutional, undemocratic, under control, unicameral, viceregal
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