verbs
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
"administer a program"; "she administers the funds"
perform (a church sacrament) ritually
"administer the last unction"
entails
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
"In some states, criminals are executed"
is a type of (narrower)
give or convey physically
"She gave him First Aid"; "I gave him a punch in the nose"
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"
administer,
allot,
deal,
deal out,
dish out,
dispense,
distribute,
dole out,
lot,
mete out,
parcel out,
shell out
give or apply (medications)
direct the taking of
"administer an exam"; "administer an oath"
is a type of (narrower)
be in charge of