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administer v. [
administrate] work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds"
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administer v. perform (a church sacrament) ritually; "administer the last unction"
. wn #3
administer v. [
distribute, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out] 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"
. wn #4
administer v. [
dispense] give or apply (medications)
. wn #5
administer v. direct the taking of; "administer an exam"; "administer an oath"
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