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Administer
ədˈmɪnɪstə
Administer definitions
verb
administer
administered
administering
administers
- manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.)
"each school was administered separately"
manage direct control operate regulate conduct handle run orchestrate organize supervise superintend oversee preside over boss be the boss of govern rule lead head guide steer pilot- be responsible for the implementation or use of (law or resources)
"a Health and Safety agency would administer new regulations"
- dispense or apply (a remedy or drug)
"paramedic crews are capable of administering drugs"
dispense deliver issue give provide apply discharge allot distribute apportion deal hand out mete out measure out dole out disburse bestow- deal out or inflict (punishment)
"retribution was administered to those found guilty"
- (of a priest) perform the rites of (a sacrament)
"he administered the sacraments to the flock"
- direct the taking of (an oath)
"he administered the Oath of Supremacy to Thomas Percy"
- give help or service
"we must selflessly administer to his needs"