Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel agreed to continue consultations both in the bilateral format (through the two nations' Foreign Ministries) and multilaterally to promote the stabilization of the situation in Ukraine.
Source: tatoeba (3072398)
Ministries
Synonyms for "ministries" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
cabinet departmentsclerical duties
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: agency, bureaucracy, cabinet departments, clerical duties, department.
- Sentence evidence is available for ministries, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ministries".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ministries"
Keep "ministries" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ministries" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ministries", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ministries" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
7 entriesdefense ministryeducation ministryfinance ministryforeign ministryoutreach ministrypastoral careyouth ministry
Collocations
5 entrieseducation ministryforeign ministryministry of financeministry reformministry staff
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
"To thy guardian care / she doth her Gods and ministries consign. / Take them, thy future destinies to share, / and seek for them another home elsewhere, / that mighty city, which for thee and thine / o'er traversed ocean shall the Fates prepare."
Source: tatoeba (6816675)
Lo said most countries could copy Singapore's example of engaging all ministries and the private sector and the public in fighting the coronavirus, and of communicating with citizens often and honestly.
Source: tatoeba (8623240)
In a presidential order read out on state television, Kiir announced the addition of ministries of Veterans Affairs; Trade, Industry and Investment; Labor; Tourism and Wildlife Conservation; Livestock and Fisheries; and Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management.
Source: tatoeba (11704015)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ministries"?
Closest matches include agency, bureaucracy, cabinet departments, clerical duties, department.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ministries"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.