Minister to

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verb

To provide help or serve someone, especially with their physical needs or problems.

The pastor sought to minister to the needs of his congregation.
Visual representation of "minister to" - To provide help or serve someone, especially with their physical needs or problems.

Often appears as...

  • minister to needs
  • minister to the poor

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Formal

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Action Oriented

Used for actions taken to address someone’s physical or practical needs.

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Volunteers came to minister to the flood victims' urgent needs.
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Care and Aid

Implies a caring, nurturing attitude when helping someone.

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After the accident, first responders ministered to the injured.
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Target Group

Often used when referring to helping specific groups such as the poor or sick.

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She spent her life ministering to the needy in remote regions.
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