#1 administer v. [administrate] work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds". wn
#2 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". wn
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