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 administer administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɝ/

verb

  1. () Work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of  ( administrate , administer )
    work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
     Administer a program
    administer a program
     She administers the funds
    she administers the funds
  2. () Perform (a church sacrament) ritually  ( administer )
    perform (a church sacrament) ritually
     Administer the last unction
    administer the last unction
  3. () Administer or bestow, as in small portions  ( deal out , dish out , lot , administer , allot , dole out , mete out , parcel out , shell out , deal , dispense , distribute )
    administer or bestow, as in small portions
     Administer critical remarks to everyone present
    administer critical remarks to everyone present
     Dole out some money
    dole out some money
     Shell out pocket money for the children
    shell out pocket money for the children
     Deal a blow to someone
    deal a blow to someone
     The machine dispenses soft drinks
    the machine dispenses soft drinks
  4. () (medicine) give or apply (medications)  ( dispense , administer )
    (medicine) give or apply (medications)
      The nurse will administer the medication to the patient.
    The nurse will administer the medication to the patient.
  5. Direct the taking of  ( administer )
    direct the taking of
     Administer an exam
    administer an exam
     Administer an oath
    administer an oath