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minister to

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ministered to; ministering to; ministers to

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 to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minister%20to. Accessed 19 Jan. 2022.

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