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administer

/ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/

To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

Example

We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.

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  1. administer

    Word

    /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/

    To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

    We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.

  2. administrative

    Word

    /ədˈmɪ.nɪs.tɹəˌtɪv/

    Of or relating to administering or administration.

  3. administrator

    Word

    /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/

    One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

  4. admission

    Word

    /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/

    The act or practice of admitting.

  5. adolescent

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    /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

    Of, relating to, or at the age of adolescence; at the stage between being a child and an adult

  6. adoption

    Word

    /əˈdɒp.ʃən/

    The act of adopting.

  7. adverse

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    /ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/

    Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

    adverse criticism

  8. advocate

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    /ˈæd.və.keɪt/

    Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

  9. aesthetic

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    /iːs.ˈθe.tɪk/

    Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.

  10. affection

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    /əˈfɛkʃən/

    The act of affecting or acting upon.

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