administer
(verb)
verb
1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
- administer a program
- she administers the funds
Similar word(s): administrate
Definition categories: social, care, deal, handle, manage
2. perform (a church sacrament) ritually
- administer the last unction
Definition categories: possession, apply, give
3. administer or bestow, as in small portions
- administer critical remarks to everyone present
Similar word(s): allot, deal, dispense, distribute, lot
Definition categories: possession, give
4. give or apply (medications)
Similar word(s): dispense
Definition categories: body, treat
5. direct the taking of
- administer an exam
- administer an oath
Definition categories: social, direct
Sentences with administer as a verb:
- We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.
- administering to the sick