administer
     v 1: work in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a
          program" [syn: {administrate}]
     2: administer ritually; of church sacraments
     3: administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer
        critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some
        money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a
        blow to someone" [syn: {distribute}, {mete out}, {deal}, {parcel
        out}, {lot}, {dispense}, {shell out}, {deal out}, {dish
        out}, {allot}, {dole out}]
     4: give or apply (medications) [syn: {dispense}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0