<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of: to administer the law.</li><li>Synonyms: oversee, supervise, superintend, run, manage, direct, control, conduct</li><li>to bring into use or operation: to administer last rites.</li><li>to administer justice; to administer last rites.</li><li>Synonyms: supply, provide, furnish</li><li>to make application of; give: to administer medicine.</li><li>to supervise the formal taking of (an oath or the like).</li><li>Law: to manage or dispose of, as a decedent's estate by an executor or administrator or a trust estate by a trustee.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually followed by to): to administer to those in need of aid.</li><li>to perform the duties of an administrator: She administers quite effectively.</li></ul>