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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Germany, Ukraine’s second biggest military backer, sent its defense minister to Kyiv Tuesday, with the promise of a brand-new artillery system.
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The result, says the suit, infringes on the groups' religious freedom — namely their ability to minister to migrants, including those in the United States illegally.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
The 1-cent stamp features Robert Livingston, minister to France who negotiated for the Louisiana Purchase.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The difficulty that someone like Cazeneuve presents to Macron, is that Cazeneuve would likely have a greater hand in selecting the ministers to make up a government.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The result, says the suit, infringes on the groups' religious freedom — namely their ability to minister to migrants, including those in the United States illegally.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
The 1-cent stamp features Robert Livingston, minister to France who negotiated for the Louisiana Purchase.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The difficulty that someone like Cazeneuve presents to Macron, is that Cazeneuve would likely have a greater hand in selecting the ministers to make up a government.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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 3 Mar. 2025.
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