administer

Verb

• direct the taking of
  • administer an exam
    
  • administer an oath
    

• give or apply (medications)

• 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
    

• perform (a church sacrament) ritually
  • administer the last unction
    

• work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
  • administer a program
    
  • she administers the funds
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  dispense , administrate