- to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of: to administer the law.
- to bring into use or operation: to administer justice;to administer last rites.
- to make application of; give: to administer medicine.
- to supervise the formal taking of (an oath or the like).
- to manage or dispose of, as a decedent's estate by an executor or administrator or a trust estate by a trustee.
- to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually followed by to): to administer to those in need of aid.
- to perform the duties of an administrator: She administers quite effectively.
- to direct or control (the affairs of a business, government, etc)
- to put into execution; dispense
- to give or apply (medicine, assistance, etc) as a remedy or relief
- to apply formally; perform
- to supervise or impose the taking of (an oath, etc)
- to manage or distribute (an estate, property, etc)
