What is the meaning of administer?

verb

• Work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of.
  • usage: "administer a program"; "she administers the funds"
  • synonyms: administrate
• Perform (a church sacrament) ritually.
  • usage: "administer the last unction"
• Administer or bestow, as in small portions.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: distribute, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out
• Give or apply (medications.
  • synonyms: dispense
• Direct the taking of.
  • usage: "administer an exam"; "administer an oath"