definition of
administer

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

[2] #2 administer v. perform (a church sacrament) ritually; "administer the last unction". wn

[3] #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] #4 administer v. [dispense] give or apply (medications). wn

[5] #5 administer v. direct the taking of; "administer an exam"; "administer an oath". wn