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administer vs dole out

dole out vs administer

administer and dole out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
administer No No Yes No
dole out No No Yes No
As verbs, administer and dole out are synonyms defined as:
  • administer and dole out: administer or bestow, as in small portions
Other synonyms of administer include allot, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out.
administer (verb) dole out (verb)
give or apply (medications) administer or bestow, as in small portions
administer or bestow, as in small portions
perform (a church sacrament) ritually
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
direct the taking of
Difference between administer and dole out

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