Definitions:

1. to administer or bestow, as in small portions verb
   • They planned to administer critical remarks to everyone present.
2. to direct the taking of verb
   • I had to administer the exam.
3. to give or apply medications verb
   • They need to administer 20 milligrams of ketamine.
4. to perform a religious sacrament ritually verb
   • I administer the last unction when necessary.
5. to work in an administrative capacity verb
   • I administer the accounting department.

Synonyms:

• administrate
• deal
• dispense