v. Function: verb
1 to supervise the affairs or the provision, use, or conduct of especially in the capacity of an agent or steward FF1C; administer justice FF1E;
Synonyms: administrate, carry out, execute, govern, render
Related Words: conduct, direct, manage, run, supervise
2 to provide in appropriate amount FF1C; administer a laxative FF1E;
Synonyms: apportion, deal (out), dispense, dole (out), mete (out), portion (out), share out
Related Words: distribute, give, give out, issue; allot, assign, consign; allocate, ration
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Synonyms: GIVE 10, deal, deliver, inflict, strike