ad·min·is·ter 
/ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ verb
ad·min·is·ters; ad·min·is·tered; ad·min·is·ter·ing /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to manage the operation of (something, such as a company or government) or the use of (something, such as property)
▪ As a cost-saving measure, voters have elected to have the two towns administered jointly. ▪ The UN personnel are there to help administer the territory. ▪ She's been hired to administer the fund. 2 [+ obj] : to provide or apply (something, such as justice) : to put (something) into effect
▪ administer justice [=give fair rewards and punishments in legal disputes and for crimes] ▪ administer punishment 3 [+ obj] : to give or present (something) officially or as part of a ceremony
▪ The assistant will administer the test. ▪ administer an oath ▪ a priest to administer the sacraments 4 [+ obj] : to give (a drug, medicine, or treatment) to someone
▪ The doctor will administer the anesthesia before the surgery begins. ▪ The drug is administered by injection. 5 [no obj] : to give needed help or care to others — + to ▪ administer [=(more commonly) minister] to an ailing friend ▪ administer to the needs of the poor
▪ As a cost-saving measure, voters have elected to have the two towns administered jointly. ▪ The UN personnel are there to help administer the territory. ▪ She's been hired to administer the fund.
▪ administer justice [=give fair rewards and punishments in legal disputes and for crimes] ▪ administer punishment
▪ The assistant will administer the test. ▪ administer an oath ▪ a priest to administer the sacraments
▪ The doctor will administer the anesthesia before the surgery begins. ▪ The drug is administered by injection.
