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administer

verb

give or apply (medications)

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
R
Contains
DMINISTE
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ədˈmɪnɪstɚ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. give or apply (medications)

verb

  1. administer or bestow, as in small portions

    “administer critical remarks to everyone present”

verb

  1. perform (a church sacrament) ritually

    “administer the last unction”

verb

  1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

    “administer a program”

verb

  1. 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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