verb
1. give or apply (medications)
Synonym: dispense
2. administer or bestow, as in small portions
e.g. 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: distributemete outdealparcel outlotdispenseshell outdeal outdish outallotdole out
3. perform (a church sacrament) ritually
e.g. administer the last unction
4. work in an administrative capacity
supervise or be in charge of
e.g. administer a program
she administers the funds
Synonym: administrate
5. direct the taking of
e.g. administer an exam
administer an oath