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'