ministration
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7.4
- noun
- /ˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
:
ministración
- Mintie recalls how his frail and sickly infancy had been rescued by his devoted mother's constant ministrations.
Examples
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I had meant to offer it to him, but he smilingly held out his hand for my ministrations.
Fiction book (1994) -
Now, Sally, since the cure was due to your ministrations, it's only right that the results should be to your benefit.
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In their presence, she became calm and penitent, open to the ministrations of grace.
Fiction book (2000) -
Her daily presence was as essential to his happiness and well-being as Spot's ministrations were to their joint comfort.
Fiction book (2001) -
An emerging market country that gets into trouble does not need the ministrations of the IMF to overcome its difficulties.
Academic text (1999) -
The nurse's ministration provided comfort to the patients during their recovery.
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He appreciated the ministration of his friends during difficult times.
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The community center offered valuable ministration to families in need of support.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
An act that makes something easier for someone
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1.3
Help given to people after a disaster, like food or shelter
31
1.4
Someone who gives support when you need it
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9.8
Help given to people in a difficult or dangerous time
Antonyms
How Caring
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ministration comes from the Latin root minister, which meant 'servant' or 'helper' and appears in English words like minister and administer. So, ministration means the act of serving—giving care or help when someone is in need.