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Verb
S:
(v)
administer
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administrate
(work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of)
"administer a program"; "she administers the funds"
S:
(v)
administer
(perform (a church sacrament) ritually)
"administer the last unction"
S:
(v)
distribute
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administer
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mete out
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deal
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parcel out
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lot
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dispense
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shell out
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deal out
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dish out
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allot
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dole out
(administer or bestow, as in small portions)
"administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
S:
(v)
administer
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dispense
(give or apply (medications))
S:
(v)
administer
(direct the taking of)
"administer an exam"; "administer an oath"