What is another word for administer?

Common synonyms for administer include distribute, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out.

What is the past tense of administer?

The past tense of administer is administered.

/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/verb4 syllables

Administer means: administer or bestow, as in small portions.

verb, as in administer or bestow, as in small portions

distribute, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out

verb, as in work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

administrate

verb, as in give or apply (medications)

dispense

verb

administer or bestow, as in small portions“administer critical remarks to everyone present”

work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of“administer a program”

give or apply (medications)

perform (a church sacrament) ritually“administer the last unction”

direct the taking of“administer an exam”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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After administering the injection to the test subjects, they all died.filipe_s
The respiratory therapist administered breathing treatments every six hours, per the doctor's orders.Delian
The syringe is the instrument most commonly used to administer insulin._undertoad
There is a dearth of available medical personnel to administer vaccines.unknown
Ziri entered the cabin and found drugs and things used to administer them.Amastan
The mayor administers the affairs of the city.unknown
Epinephrine can be administered through an auto-injector.Hybrid
The test is multiple choice and self-administered.CM

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as a verb