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Word entry · 10 letters

administer

Best crossword clue

"Give a dose"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/Part of speech verbSorted adeiimnrstStarts with AEnds with R2 cluesCommon crossword word
1A2D3M4I5N6I7S8T9E10R

Definitions

  1. give or apply (medications)

Word origin

From Middle English administren, from Old French aminister, from Latin administrare (“to manage, execute”), from ad (“to”) + ministrare (“to attend, serve”), from minister (“servant”); see minister.

Used in a sentence

  • [Let zephyrs] administer their tepid, genial airs.
  • Justice was administered between man and man with an exactness and purity not before known.
  • For forms of government let fools contest: / Whate'er is best administered is best.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Give a dose10 letters
02Dispense medicine10 letters

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