Administer Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Administer

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

    Example : administer a program,she administers the funds

    Synonyms : administrate
Meaning 2 : give or apply (medications)

    Synonyms : dispense
Meaning 3 : administer or bestow, as in small portions

    Example : administer critical remarks to everyone present

    Synonyms : allot,  deal,  deal out,  dish out,  dispense,  distribute,  dole out,  lot,  mete out,  parcel out,  shell out
Meaning 4 : direct the taking of

    Example : administer an exam,administer an oath

Meaning 5 : perform (a church sacrament) ritually

    Example : administer the last unction