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administer

administer is a synonym of govern

verb [ ad-min-uh-ster ]

administer is another word for govern

Govern means to rule or control something or a group of people (govern a country).

Administer means to manage or be in charge of certain affairs (administer a department) or to bring something into use or operation (administer the test).

✅ Both of these words refer to being in charge of something, such as a government.

Administer suggests only being in control of certain aspects, whereas govern suggests ruling over all aspects of something.

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fad

fad is a synonym of trend

noun [ fad ]

fad is another word for trend

✅ A trend is a particular tendency or direction, particularly in fashion or culture (In cinema, there is a trend towards reboots and remakes).

✅ A fad is a particularly temporary trend, especially one followed by a particular group for a short time (For a while, I followed every social media fad).

Trend and fad refer to fashionable styles or cultural ideas that are temporary or in flux.

Fad is often used derogatorily.

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mood

mood is a synonym of attitude

noun [ mood ]

mood is another word for attitude

✅ An attitude is a way of thinking or acting that reflects a feeling, emotion, or worldview (a negative attitude).

✅ A mood is an emotional tone or state (a generous mood).

✅ These words both refer to emotional states, which may or may not influence actions or behavior (You have to go in with a can-do attitude; She was in a quiet mood).

Attitude emphasizes your approach to people or things, whereas mood emphasizes your feelings.

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