administer

(verb) work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of. Synonyms: administrate. Examples: "Administer a program." "She administers the funds."

(verb) perform (a church sacrament) ritually. Examples: "Administer the last unction."

(verb) administer or bestow, as in small portions. Synonyms: distribute, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out. Examples: "Administer critical remarks to everyone present." "Dole out some money." "Shell out pocket money for the children." "Deal a blow to someone." "The machine dispenses soft drinks."

(verb) give or apply (medications). Synonyms: dispense.

(verb) direct the taking of. Examples: "Administer an exam." "Administer an oath."