Definitions for administer
Overview of verb administer
The verb administer has 5 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (9) administer, administrate
(work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds")
2. (6) administer
(perform (a church sacrament) ritually; "administer the last unction")
3. (2) distribute, administer, 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")
4. (1) administer, dispense
(give or apply (medications))
5. administer
(direct the taking of; "administer an exam"; "administer an oath")
