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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The letter from Israel's energy minister to the Israel Electric Corporation tells it to stop selling power to Gaza.
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TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
The next day, Japan’s minister to Washington, Hoshi Toru, recommended to his government that Japan send a fleet to Hawaii to seize the islands.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
These organizations rely not only on clergy but also on men and women performing essential religious work—ministering to communities, supporting the elderly, caring for children, and aiding those facing hardships.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Germany, Ukraine’s second biggest military backer, sent its defense minister to Kyiv Tuesday, with the promise of a brand-new artillery system.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
The next day, Japan’s minister to Washington, Hoshi Toru, recommended to his government that Japan send a fleet to Hawaii to seize the islands.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
These organizations rely not only on clergy but also on men and women performing essential religious work—ministering to communities, supporting the elderly, caring for children, and aiding those facing hardships.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Germany, Ukraine’s second biggest military backer, sent its defense minister to Kyiv Tuesday, with the promise of a brand-new artillery system.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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