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MINISTERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Ministering.

Ministering - as a noun

A person authorized to conduct religious worship

Example: "Clergymen are usually called ministers in protestant churches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curate8minister of religionparson8pastor8rector8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clergyman17man of the clothreverend12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person appointed to a high office in the government

Example: "Minister of finance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
government minister
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
executive21executive director
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diplomatic minister

The job of a head of a government department

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
public service
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ministering - as a verb

Attend to the wants and needs of others

Example: "I have to minister to my mother all the time"

Work as a minister

Example: "She is ministering in an old parish"

Example Sentences

"The ministering of the sacraments is an important duty of priests."
"She dedicated her life to the ministering of the sick and the needy."
"The ministering of God's word is the primary responsibility of a pastor."
"His ministering in the church has had a profound impact on the congregation."
"The ministering of justice should always be impartial and fair."
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Word Game Points

Is MINISTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ministering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MINISTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MINISTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ministering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MINISTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MINISTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ministering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MINISTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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