administer

Verbs

  • (v) work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
    • administer a program
    • she administers the funds
    administrate,
  • (v) perform (a church sacrament) ritually
    • administer the last unction
  • (v) 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
    deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, mete out, parcel out, shell out, lot, allot, deal,
  • (v) give or apply (medications) dispense,
  • (v) direct the taking of
    • administer an exam
    • administer an oath

Synonyms

administrate deal out dish out dispense distribute dole out mete out parcel out shell out lot allot deal

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