noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of ministering; an instance of providing aid, care, or assistance. countable, uncountable

   "Bobby Castleton, who was cured of homosexuality on the Phil Donahue Show through the ministrations of Feona."

2. 2
   assistance in time of difficulty wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

reliefaidassistanceattendancebenefitcomfort

Example

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"Bobby Castleton, who was cured of homosexuality on the Phil Donahue Show through the ministrations of Feona."

Etymology

From Middle English ministracioun, from Old French ministracïon, from Latin ministrātio; equivalent to minister + -ation.

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