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)
curateminister of religionparsonpastorrectorHypernyms (Closely Related)
clergymanman of the clothreverendHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person appointed to a high office in the government
Example: "Minister of finance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
government ministerHypernyms (Closely Related)
executiveexecutive directorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diplomatic ministerThe job of a head of a government department
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
public serviceHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is MINISTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ministering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordMINISTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is MINISTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ministering is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMINISTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.