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Administer Definition & Meaning

administer
verb
  1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds"
  2. perform (a church sacrament) ritually; "administer the last unction"
  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"
  4. give or apply (medications)
  5. direct the taking of; "administer an exam"; "administer an oath"

"Administer" in song lyrics

See how administer is used in real songs:

  • "As the Bald Head Pimpsta here to administer"
    DJ Honda f/ GangStarr — What You Expected
  • "You rap about the girls, gats, and drugs you administer"
    Sean Slaughter — Street Corner Catz
  • "enema how to administer"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "administer"

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Frequently asked questions

What does administer mean?
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds" perform (a church sacrament) ritually; "administer the last unction" 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" give or apply (medications) direct the taking of; "administer an exam
What part of speech is administer?
Administer is a verb.
How many definitions does administer have?
Administer has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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