administer



administer (something) to

1. To provide something to someone, usually a form of care or help. The organization held a fundraiser so that they could administer aid to the poor.
2. To inject or deliver something, such as medication. The doctor administered the flu shot to his patient.
See also: administer

administer something to someone (or an animal)

to present or apply something to a person or an animal. The vet administered the drug to the cow.
See also: administer

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OlofOL-ofSwedish
Lucretia[lu:'kri:ʃjə]
Raoul-French, Italian
MŚCisŁAw-Polish
OcÉAneo-se-AHNFrench
Lucette-French