administer
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- IPA /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/
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administer verb
- To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.“We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.”
- To apportion out, distribute.
- To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.
- To minister (to).“administering to the sick”
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