administer
/ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/verb
To give something to a person or animal in an official or controlled way, such as a medicine, a test, or a punishment.
Example sentences
- “The nurse administered the medicine through an IV.”
- “Teachers will administer the exam on Monday morning.”
- “The vet administered a rabies shot to our new puppy.”
It also means to manage or run something, such as a fund or a program. Prefer it over 'administrate', which many editors reject.