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administer
verb (GIVE) /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stər/
/-stɚ/ Definition
› [T] formal to cause someone to receive something: to administer medicine/punishment/relief Tests will be administered to schoolchildren at seven and twelve years.figurative The latest opinion polls have administered a severe blow to the party.Giving, providing and supplying administer an oath to sb formal › to be present while someone says an oath (= a formal promise) officiallyCourt cases, orders and decisions
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