administer

US /ədˈmɪn.ə.stɚ/
UK /ədˈmɪn.ə.stɚ/
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1.

manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.)

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The school is administered by a board of governors.
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He was appointed to administer the new department.
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managegovernsuperviseoverseedirect
2.

dispense or apply (a remedy or drug)

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The nurse will administer the medication.
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The doctor decided to administer a strong painkiller.
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dispensegiveapplyprovidesupply
3.

deal out or dole out (justice or punishment)

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The judge will administer justice fairly.
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The government must administer punishment to criminals.
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dispensemete outdeal outdole outapply