Meaning & Definition of Administer in English
English⟶
Administer
/ədmɪnəstər/
verb
1. Work in an administrative capacity
- Supervise or be in charge of
- "Administer a program"
- "She administers the funds"
synonym:
- administer,
- administrate
2. Perform (a church sacrament) ritually
- "Administer the last unction"
synonym:
- administer
3. 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:
- distribute,
- administer,
- mete out,
- deal,
- parcel out,
- lot,
- dispense,
- shell out,
- deal out,
- dish out,
- allot,
- dole out
4. Give or apply (medications)
synonym:
- administer,
- dispense
5. Direct the taking of
- "Administer an exam"
- "Administer an oath"
synonym:
- administer