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administer
verb
give or apply (medications)
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Pronunciation
ədˈmɪnɪstɚ
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verb
give or apply (medications)
verb
administer or bestow, as in small portions
“administer critical remarks to everyone present”
verb
perform (a church sacrament) ritually
“administer the last unction”
verb
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
“administer a program”
verb
direct the taking of
“administer an exam”
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Example Sentences
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
administer the last unction
administer a program
she administers the funds
administer an exam
administer an oath
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