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Synonyms

accessory, accoutrement, appendage, attachment—more at ACCESSORY

ad·jure verb ad·jured; ad·jur·ing : to command solemnly : urge earnestly

— ad·ju·ra·tion noun

ad·just verb 1 : to bring to agreement : SETTLE

2 : to cause to conform : ADAPT, FIT

3 : REGULATE <~ a watch>

— ad·just·er also ad·jus·tor noun

— ad·just·ment noun

Synonyms

acclimate, accommodate, adapt, condition, conform, fit, shape—more at ADAPT

ad·just·able adjective : capable of being adjusted

Synonyms

adaptable, changeable, elastic, flexible, fluid, malleable, variable—more at FLEXIBLE

ad·ju·tant noun : one who assists; especially : an officer who assists a commanding officer by handling correspondence and keeping records

ad·ju·vant noun : one that helps or facilitates; especially : something that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment

— adjuvant adjective

1ad–lib verb ad–libbed; ad–lib·bing : to improvise (esp. lines or a speech)

— ad–lib noun

2ad–lib adjective : spoken, composed, or performed without preparation

Synonyms

extemporaneous, impromptu, offhand, snap, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unrehearsed—more at EXTEMPORANEOUS

ad lib adverb [ORIGIN: NL ad libitum]

1 : at one's pleasure

2 : without limit

adm abbreviation administration; administrative

ADM abbreviation admiral

ad·man noun : one who writes, solicits, or places advertisements

admin abbreviation administration; administrative

ad·min·is·ter verb 1 : to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of

2 : to mete out : DISPENSE

3 : to give ritually or remedially <~ quinine for malaria>

4 : to perform the office of administrator

— ad·min·is·tra·ble adjective

— ad·min·is·trant noun

Synonyms

[1] apply, enforce, execute, implement—more at ENFORCE

[1] carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, manage, operate, oversee, regulate, run, superintend, supervise—more at CONDUCT

[2] allocate, apportion, deal, dispense, distribute, mete, parcel, portion, prorate; also allot, allow, appropriate, assign, dish (out), divide, measure (out), ration, redistribute, split

ad·min·is·tra·tion noun 1 : the act or process of administering

2 : performance of executive duties

3 : the officials directing the government of a country

4 : the term of office of an administrative officer or body

— ad·min·is·tra·tive·ly adverb

Synonyms

authority, government, jurisdiction, regime, rule—more at RULE

conduct, control, direction, guidance, management, operation, oversight, regulation, running, superintendence, supervision—more at CONDUCT

ad·min·is·tra·tive adjective : of or relating to administration

ad·min·is·tra·tor noun : one that administers; especially : one who settles an intestate estate

Synonyms

director, executive, manager, superintendent, supervisor—more at EXECUTIVE

ad·mi·ra·ble adjective : worthy of admiration : EXCELLENT

— ad·mi·ra·bil·i·ty noun

— ad·mi·ra·ble·ness noun

— ad·mi·ra·bly adverb

Synonyms

commendable, creditable, excellent, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy; also awesome, distinctive, distinguished, honorable, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, reputable, worthy

Antonyms

censurable, discreditable, reprehensible

ad·mi·ral noun [ORIGIN: ME, ultim. fr. Ar amīr-al- commander of the (as in amīr-al-baḥr commander of the sea)]

: a commissioned officer in the navy ranking next below a fleet admiral

ad·mi·ral·ty noun 1 cap : a British government department formerly having authority over naval affairs

2 : the court having jurisdiction over questions of maritime law

ad·mi·ra·tion noun : delighted or astonished approval

Synonyms

appreciation, esteem, estimation, favor, regard, respect; also acclamation, adoration, approbation, deference, homage, honor, praise, reverence, veneration, worship

Antonyms

disfavor

ad·mire verb ad·mired; ad·mir·ing [ORIGIN: MF admirer, fr. L admirari, fr. ad- to + mirari to wonder]

: to regard with high esteem

— ad·mir·er noun

— ad·mir·ing·ly adverb

Synonyms

appreciate,