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minister to

phrasal verb

Definition of minister 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 play

  1. : agent

  2. : one officiating or assisting the officiant in church worship

  3. : a clergyman or clergywoman especially of a Protestant communion

  1. : to function as a minister of religion

  2. : to give aid or service

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