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