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administer

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work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of(verb.social)

Example:
Administer a program.
She administers the funds.

Synonym:
administrate

source: wordnet30
perform (a church sacrament) ritually(verb.possession)

Example:
Administer the last unction.

source: wordnet30
administer or bestow, as in small portions(verb.possession)

Example:
Administer critical remarks to everyone present.

Synonym:
allot, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out

source: wordnet30
give or apply (medications)(verb.body)

Synonym:
dispense

source: wordnet30
direct the taking of(verb.social)

Example:
Administer an exam.
Administer an oath.

source: wordnet30
To manage or conduct, as public affairs; to direct or superintend the execution, application, or conduct of; as, to administer the government or the state.(verb)

source: webster1913
To contribute; to bring aid or supplies; to conduce; to minister.(verb)

source: webster1913

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