administer

/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/verb
Middle School
1

To apportion out, distribute.

2

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.

3

To minister (to).

4

To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.

5

To give, as an oath.

6

To give (a drug, to a patient), be it orally or by any other means.

7

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

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing