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to administer
01
to be responsible for a company, organization, etc. and manage its affairs, including financial matters
Transitive: to administer an organization or project
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
administer
3rd person singular
administers
Present participle
administering
Past simple
administered
Past participle
administered
Examples
The CEO diligently administers the company, overseeing its overall operations and strategic direction.
02
to give someone medicine, drugs, etc.
Transitive: to administer medication
Examples
The nurse carefully administered the medication to the patient, ensuring the correct dosage was given.
03
to carry out or officiate the religious ceremonies, particularly sacraments
Transitive: to administer a sacrament
Examples
The priest will administer the Eucharist to the congregation during the service.
04
to allocate, assign, or dispense something
Transitive: to administer sth
Examples
The court administered justice by delivering a fair verdict.
05
to oversee or be responsible for the process of giving or taking something
Transitive: to administer sth
Examples
The proctor will administer the exam at 9 a.m. sharp.
