Definition of administer

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • administer is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • administer is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • administer is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of administer


  • work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of (verb)

    Examples

    1. administer a program
    2. she administers the funds

    Synonyms

    1. administrate
  • give or apply (medications) (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. dispense
  • administer or bestow, as in small portions (verb)

    Examples

    1. administer critical remarks to everyone present

    Synonyms

    1. allot
    2. deal
    3. deal out
    4. dish out
    5. dispense
    6. distribute
    7. dole out
    8. lot
    9. mete out
    10. parcel out
    11. shell out
  • direct the taking of (verb)

    Examples

    1. administer an exam
    2. administer an oath
  • perform (a church sacrament) ritually (verb)

    Examples

    1. administer the last unction

See definition of administer in Merriam Webster