minister to

phrasal 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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Grace Evelyn Reese Adkins devoted her considerable energy and talents as a teacher, writer, composer and minister to promoting Christian beliefs espoused by the Restoration Movement, also known as the Stone-Campbell Movement. —

arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025 The Jubilee is expected to bring some 32 million pilgrims to Rome over 2025, and Francis has a dizzying calendar of events to minister to them. —

CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024 The new government is collaborating with the outgoing prime minister and cabinet ministers to ensure a smooth transition. —

Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024 Warren described his attempts to minister to the wounded and his distress at the sounds of a Lakota mother wailing for her dead baby. —

Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for minister to