Synonyms of ADMINISTERS

verb

1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

   • ADMINISTER13
   • ADMINISTRATE15

2. perform (a church sacrament) ritually

   • ADMINISTER13

3. administer or bestow, as in small portions

   • DISTRIBUTE13
   • ADMINISTER13
   • DEAL5
   • LOT3
   • DISPENSE11
   • ALLOT5

   Also: mete out, parcel out, shell out, deal out, dish out, dole out.

4. give or apply (medications)

   • ADMINISTER13
   • DISPENSE11

5. direct the taking of

   • ADMINISTER13