administer administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɝ/

verb

1. () 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
   
2. () Perform (a church sacrament) ritually  ( administer )
   perform (a church sacrament) ritually
    Administer the last unction
   administer the last unction
   
3. () 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
   
4. () (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.
   
5. Direct the taking of  ( administer )
   direct the taking of
    Administer an exam
   administer an exam
    Administer an oath
   administer an oath