Meaning of 'administer'

verb

to give or apply medications

Example: "They need to administer 20 milligrams of ketamine."

Synonyms: dispense

verb

to administer or bestow, as in small portions

Example: "They planned to administer critical remarks to everyone present."

Synonyms: deal

verb

to perform a religious sacrament ritually

Example: "I administer the last unction when necessary."

verb

to work in an administrative capacity

Example: "I administer the accounting department."

Synonyms: administrate

verb

to direct the taking of

Example: "I had to administer the exam."