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administer
administer (something) to
1. To provide something to someone, usually a form of care or help. The organization held a fundraiser so that they could administer aid to the poor.
2. To inject or deliver something, such as medication. The doctor administered the flu shot to his patient.
administer something to someone (or an animal)
to present or apply something to a person or an animal. The vet administered the drug to the cow.