word
Administer
Uh-DMIH-nuh-stur
/ʌˈdmɪnʌstɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
administer
Dictionary meaning
To give or apply medications.
Examples
- They need to administer 20 milligrams of ketamine.
- They planned to administer critical remarks to everyone present.
Synonyms: dispense
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