v. 25B6; verb
the union is administered by a central executive : MANAGE, direct, control, operate, regulate, conduct, handle, run, organize, supervise, superintend, oversee, preside over, govern, rule, lead, head, steer; be in control of, be in charge of, be responsible for, be at the helm of; informal head up.
the lifeboat crew administered first aid : DISPENSE, issue, give, provide, apply, allot, distribute, hand out, dole out, disburse.
a gym shoe was used to administer punishment : INFLICT, mete out, deal out, deliver.