ministered (to)

past tense of minister (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministered (to)
Verb
  • The 6-foot-4, 290-pound defensive lineman, who nursed a high-ankle sprain throughout August and September, returned to the lineup late in the first quarter of the Week 5 win against Miami.
    Mike Kaye October 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The breast milk changed aroma, and babies adjusted feeding – some even nursed longer – showing that flavors from a mother’s diet carry into milk and could shape early taste learning.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The third victim was treated on scene by members of the Torrance Fire Department, according to Ahmad.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • During the height of the civil rights era, the government often treated Black activism and urban unrest as a threat that needed to be contained.
    Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Ministered (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministered%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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