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Administer means to give or dispense something. (verb)
- An example of the word administer is when a nurse gives a patient medicine.
- An example of the word administer is when a parent administers punishment or consequence.
Administer means to manage, direct or enforce something. (verb)
An example of the word administer is when a principal enforces school system rules.
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