administer
administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɝ/
verb
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(
)
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
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()
Perform (a church sacrament) ritually
(
administer
)
perform (a church sacrament) ritually
Administer the last unction
administer the last unction
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()
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
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()
(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.
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Direct the taking of
(
administer
)
direct the taking of
Administer an exam
administer an exam
Administer an oath
administer an oath
