ADMINISTER


Meaning of ADMINISTER in English

(GIVE) [verb] [T] [formal] - to cause someone to receive (something)to administer medicine/punishment/reliefA sedative had been administered to the patient.Tests will be administered to schoolchildren at seven, twelve and sixteen years.(figurative) The latest opinion polls have administered a severe blow to the party.(formal) To administer an oath (= official promise) to someone is to be present while they say the oath officially.

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.