Main Entry:: ad·min·is·ter
Pronunciation:: \əd-ˈmi-nə-stər\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: ad·min·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 verb1: 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 verb1: to perform the office of administrator2: 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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