administer (Meaning)

Wordnet

administer (v)

work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

perform (a church sacrament) ritually

administer or bestow, as in small portions

give or apply (medications)

direct the taking of

Webster

administer (v. t.)

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.

To dispense; to serve out; to supply; execute; as, to administer relief, to administer the sacrament.

To apply, as medicine or a remedy; to give, as a dose or something beneficial or suitable. Extended to a blow, a reproof, etc.

To tender, as an oath.

To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.

Webster

administer (v. i.)

To contribute; to bring aid or supplies; to conduce; to minister.

To perform the office of administrator; to act officially; as, A administers upon the estate of B.

Webster

administer (n.)

Administrator.

administer Sentence Examples

  1. The nurse will administer the prescribed medication to the patient at regular intervals.
  2. As the appointed leader, it is your responsibility to administer the organization's policies and guidelines.
  3. The principal will administer the standardized tests to the students next week.
  4. The government has appointed a special committee to administer relief efforts in the disaster-stricken area.
  5. The judge will administer the oath of office to the newly elected officials during the inauguration ceremony.
  6. The professor will administer the final exam to assess the students' understanding of the course material.
  7. The doctor will administer the vaccine to protect individuals against the seasonal flu.
  8. It is crucial for the supervisor to administer fair and consistent discipline in the workplace.
  9. The election commission will administer the voting process to ensure a smooth and transparent democratic experience.
  10. The coach will administer training sessions to enhance the team's performance on the field.

FAQs About the word administer

work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of, perform (a church sacrament) ritually, administer or bestow, as in small portions, give or app

dispense, provide, allocate,distribute, donate, furnish, portion, supply, parcel (out), hand out

disallow, deny, reject,refuse, refuse, disallow, withhold, deny, withhold, reject

The nurse will administer the prescribed medication to the patient at regular intervals.

As the appointed leader, it is your responsibility to administer the organization's policies and guidelines.

The principal will administer the standardized tests to the students next week.

The government has appointed a special committee to administer relief efforts in the disaster-stricken area.