administer
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/ədˈmɪnɪstər/
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/ədˈmɪnɪstə(r)/
verb
C1
to manage and run a company, organization, or country
The government will administer the new program to help small businesses.
C1
to make sure something is done fairly and correctly
Teachers administer the test to all students at the same time.
C1
to give or provide something in a formal way
The judge will administer the oath to the witness.
C1
to give medicine or drugs to someone
Nurses administer medication to patients at the hospital.
R
to hit or kick someone or something
The boxer will administer a powerful punch to his opponent.
translation
to manage and run a company, organization, or country; to make sure something is done fairly and correctly; to give or provide something in a formal way; to give medicine or drugs to someone; to hit or kick someone or something
Word Forms
3rd Present
administers
Past
administered
Perfect
administered
Progressive
administering