Administer - Definition
administer
v 1: work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in
charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the
funds" [syn: administer, administrate]
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" [syn:
distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel out,
lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out,
allot, dole out]
4: give or apply (medications) [syn: administer, dispense]
5: direct the taking of; "administer an exam"; "administer an
oath"