To apportion out, distribute.
[Let zephyrs] administer their tepid, genial airs.
To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.
For forms of government let fools contest: / Whate'er is best administered is best.
To minister (to).
administering to the sick
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.
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