Main entry: administer, dispense
Definition: give or apply (medications)
Main entry: distribute, dole out, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, allot, administer, parcel out, shell out, mete out, lot
Definition: administer or bestow, as in small portions
Usage: 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
Main entry: administer
Definition: perform (a church sacrament) ritually
Usage: administer the last unction
Main entry: administer, administrate
Definition: work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
Usage: administer a program; she administers the funds
Main entry: administer
Definition: direct the taking of
Usage: administer an exam; administer an oath