ADMINISTER


Meaning of ADMINISTER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əd-ˈmi-nə-stər ]

verb

( -is·tered ; ad·min·is·ter·ing -st(ə-)riŋ)

Etymology: Middle English administren, from Anglo-French administrer, from Latin administrare, from ad- + ministrare to serve, from minister servant — more at minister

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1. : to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of

administer a trust fund

2.

a. : to mete out : dispense

administer punishment

b. : to give ritually

administer the last rites

c. : to give remedially

administer a dose of medicine

intransitive verb

1. : to perform the office of administrator

2. : to furnish a benefit : minister

administer to an ailing friend

3. : to manage affairs

• ad·min·is·tra·ble -strə-bəl adjective

• ad·min·is·trant -strənt noun

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