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Synonyms for ministration


Grammar : Noun
Spell : min-uh-strey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪn əˈstreɪ ʃən

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Définition of ministration

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "the action of ministering or serving," from Old French ministration or directly from Latin ministrationem (nominative ministratio), noun of action from past participle stem of ministrare "to serve" (see minister (v.)).
  • As in attention : noun consideration, care
  • As in service : noun aid, help
  • As in good offices : noun mediation
  • As in care : noun custody of person, usually child
  • As in superintendence : noun care
  • As in convenience : noun availability, usefulness; useful thing
  • As in aid : noun help, support
  • As in evangelism : noun preaching
Example sentences :
  • His most eloquent teaching was his ministration to the wants and the sufferings of the wretched.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • Euthyphro explains that he means by pious acts, acts of service or ministration.
  • Extract from : « Euthyphro » by Plato
  • "Thank you," Champney said quietly when the priest had finished his ministration.
  • Extract from : « Flamsted quarries » by Mary E. Waller
  • After this ministration to Buddha they suddenly disappeared.
  • Extract from : « Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms » by Fa-Hsien
  • The Sinai law was the “ministration of death” written on stone.
  • Extract from : « The Arena » by Various
  • I thank thee that thou hast blessed me with this ministration.
  • Extract from : « Robert Falconer » by George MacDonald
  • It is significant that this ministration was sent "to the Elders."
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians » by G. G. Findlay
  • There is no comedy in the incidents of ministration; it is all unrelieved tragedy.
  • Extract from : « The Joys of Being a Woman » by Winifred Kirkland
  • The ministration to sense, aided by observation and experiment.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 8 » by Various
  • But no; the law was a ministration of death and condemnation.
  • Extract from : « The Great Commission » by C. H. (Charles Henry) Mackintosh

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