administer to

administer (something) to (one)

1. To provide something to one, 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 to one, such as medication. The doctor administered the flu shot to his patient.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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.
See also: administer
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • administer
  • administer (something) to (one)
  • be in aid of
  • in aid of
  • in aid of somebody/something
  • too long; didn't read
  • knock (one's) head off
  • bags on (something)
  • bags...
  • Oh, boy!
References in periodicals archive
(Minimum age: 12 months) * Administer to all children aged 1 year (i.e., aged 12 through 23 months).
Recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years--United States, 2010
* Administer to previously unvaccinated college freshmen living in a
* Administer to children previously vaccinated with MCV4 or MPSV4
* Administer to children with certain underlying medical conditions,
Recommended immunization schedule for persons aged 7 through 18 years--United States * 2010