administer
ad·min·is·ter
/ədˈmınıstɚ/ verb , -ters, -tered, -ter·ing
1 [ + obj ] : to manage the operation of (something, such as a company or government) or the use of (something, such as property)
As a cost-saving measure, voters have elected to have the two towns administered jointly.
The UN personnel are there to help administer the territory.
She's been hired to administer the fund.
2 [ + obj ] : to provide or apply (something, such as justice) : to put (something) into effect
administer justice [=give fair rewards and punishments in legal disputes and for crimes]
administer punishment
3 [ + obj ] : to give or present (something) officially or as part of a ceremony
The assistant will administer the test.
administer an oath
a priest to administer the sacraments
4 [ + obj ] : to give (a drug, medicine, or treatment) to someone
The doctor will administer the anesthesia before the surgery begins.
The drug is administered by injection.
5 [ no obj ] : to give needed help or care to others
— + to
administer [=(more commonly) minister] to an ailing friend
administer to the needs of the poor
