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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The National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC) previously said Cortes Vasquez has no criminal record and was ministering to other detainees at Delaney Hall while in custody.
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Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Easter is upon us, and in recognition of the Holy Week, a judge allowed Chicago-area clergy members to enter the Broadview immigration processing center and minister to the detainees inside — despite the government’s objections.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The whisky priest continues to travel, trying to both remain hidden and minister to the people.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Leaders from the National Latino Evangelical Coalition say that Cortes Vasquez has been ministering to fellow detainees during his ICE custody.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Easter is upon us, and in recognition of the Holy Week, a judge allowed Chicago-area clergy members to enter the Broadview immigration processing center and minister to the detainees inside — despite the government’s objections.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The whisky priest continues to travel, trying to both remain hidden and minister to the people.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Leaders from the National Latino Evangelical Coalition say that Cortes Vasquez has been ministering to fellow detainees during his ICE custody.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for minister to
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“Minister to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minister%20to. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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