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administer

/ədˈmɪnɪstər/ verb · British & US
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What does administer mean?

verb

To give or apply officially, especially a medicine or treatment. To manage or direct the affairs of an organization or institution.

Example

"The doctor will administer the vaccine to all patients in the waiting room."

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