work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; administer a program; she administers the funds
[ Syn: administrate ]
perform (a church sacrament) ritually; administer the last unction'
administer or bestow, as in small portions; 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
[ Syn: distribute , mete out , deal , parcel out , lot , dispense , shell out , deal out , dish out , allot , dole out ]
give or apply (medications)
[ Syn: dispense ]
direct the taking of; administer an exam; administer an oath'