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administer

verb
  1. to give or apply medications
    “They need to administer 20 milligrams of ketamine.”
    dispense
  2. to administer or bestow, as in small portions
    “They planned to administer critical remarks to everyone present.”
    deal
  3. to perform a religious sacrament ritually
    “I administer the last unction when necessary.”
  4. to work in an administrative capacity
    “I administer the accounting department.”
    administrate
  5. to direct the taking of
    “I had to administer the exam.”