ADMINISTER - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
Example: administer a program; she administers the funds
Categories: Manage, Deal, Care, Handle
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
perform (a church sacrament) ritually
Example: administer the last unction
Categories: Give, Apply
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
give or apply (medications)
Categories: Treat, Care for
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Verb
direct the taking of
Example: administer an exam; administer an oath
Categories: Direct
Synonyms
Deal out, Shell out, Dole out, Parcel out, Mete out
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "administer" comes from Latin administrare. It started in Old French aminister. Then it appeared in Middle English admynistren.
🔗 Related Words
minister – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Each civilization borrowed this word because they encountered the concept through cultural contact.