administer
/ʌdmˈɪnʌstɝ/
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Definitions
Verb
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds"
Verb
perform (a church sacrament) ritually; "administer the last unction"
Verb
administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
Verb
give or apply (medications)
Verb
direct the taking of; "administer an exam"; "administer an oath"
Synonyms
administrate
allot
deal
deal out
dish out
dispense
distribute
dole out
lot
mete out
parcel out
shell out
More Specific Terms
allot
apply
assign
deal
digitalize
give
inject
insufflate
manage
oversee
pontificate
portion
reallot
shoot
superintend
supervise
transfuse