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There are 5 meanings of the word Administer.

How to pronounce administer:

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Administer - as a verb

Work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

Example: "Administer a program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administrate15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care6deal5handle10manage9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perform (a church sacrament) ritually

Example: "Administer the last unction"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12give8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Administer or bestow, as in small portions

Example: "Administer critical remarks to everyone present"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allot5deal5deal outdish outdispense11distribute13dole outlot3mete outparcel outshell out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give or apply (medications)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispense11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care fortreat5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Direct the taking of

Example: "Administer an exam"

Example Sentences

"The nurse will administer the medication to the patient."
"The teacher will administer the exam to the students."
"The doctor will administer the vaccine to the child."
"The coach will administer the training to the athletes."
"The supervisor will administer the performance evaluations to the employees."
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Word Game Points

Is ADMINISTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, administer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADMINISTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ADMINISTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, administer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADMINISTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ADMINISTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, administer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADMINISTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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