Administer
Administer verb - To look after and make decisions about.
Usage example: the lieutenant governor administers the affairs of the state in the absence of the governor
Lead is a synonym for administer in manage topic. In some cases you can use "Lead" instead a verb "Administer".
Lead
Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
Mutual synonyms
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