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administer

Pronunciation: [ədˈmɪnɪstər]

Word

Context: “healthcare”

(verb) to give or apply something, like medicine or a treatment, to someone. It's when a doctor or nurse gives you your medicine to help you feel better.

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to the children at the clinic.

Example

The doctor did not administer the treatment because it was not necessary.

Example

Can you tell me how the nurse will administer the medicine?

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