Synonyms: administer, dispense
Definition: give or apply (medications)
Similar words: treat, care for
Definition: provide treatment for
Usage: The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims; The patient must be treated right away or she will die; Treat the infection with antibiotics
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: give
Definition: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
Usage: I gave her my money; can you give me lessons?; She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
Synonyms: administer
Definition: perform (a church sacrament) ritually
Usage: administer the last unction
Definition: give or convey physically
Usage: She gave him First Aid; I gave him a punch in the nose
Synonyms: administer, administrate
Definition: work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
Usage: administer a program; she administers the funds
Similar words: deal, handle, manage, care
Definition: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
Usage: I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts; She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
Synonyms: administer
Definition: direct the taking of
Usage: administer an exam; administer an oath
Similar words: direct
Definition: be in charge of