minister to

verb

ministered to; ministering to; ministers to
: to help or care for (someone or something)
She devoted herself to ministering to the poor and sick.
The nurse ministered to his wounds.

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“Minister to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minister%20to. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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