1. administer - verb
· work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds"
Synonym(s): administrate
Hypernym(s): manage, deal, care, handle
2. administer - verb
· perform (a church sacrament) ritually; "administer the last unction"
3. administer - 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"
Synonym(s): distribute, mete_out, deal, parcel_out, lot, dispense, shell_out, deal_out, dish_out, allot, dole_out
Hypernym(s): give
4. administer - verb
· give or apply (medications)
Synonym(s): dispense
5. administer - verb
· direct the taking of; "administer an exam"; "administer an oath"
Hypernym(s): direct
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