ədˈmɪnɪstə v. 1 tr.
attend to
the running of (business affairs etc.);
manage. 2 tr. a be
responsible for the implementation of (the
law,
justice,
punishment, etc.). b Eccl.
give out, or
perform the rites of (a sacrament). c (usu. foll. by to)
direct the
taking of (an oath). 3 tr. a
provide,
apply (a remedy). b give,
deliver (a rebuke). 4 intr.
act as
administrator. øøadministrable adj. [ME f. OF aministrer f. L administrare (as
AD-, MINISTER)]