administer

verb

1. 1

   To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

   “We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.”

2. 2

   To apportion out, distribute.

3. 3

   To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.

4. 4

   To minister (to).

   “administering to the sick”

5. 5

   To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.

6. 6

   To give, as an oath.

7. 7

   To give a drug to a patient, be it orally or by any other means.