Dictionary Check: administer

"administer" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

verb

work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

Example: "administer a program"
Synonyms:
verb

perform (a church sacrament) ritually

Example: "administer the last unction"
verb

administer or bestow, as in small portions

Example: "administer critical remarks to everyone present"
verb

give or apply (medications)

Synonyms:
verb

direct the taking of

Example: "administer an exam"

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