[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a person authorized to conduct religious worship; member of the clergy; pastor.", "a person authorized to administer sacraments, as at Mass.", "a person appointed by or under the authority of a sovereign or head of a government to some high office of state, especially to that of head of an administrative department:the minister of finance.", "a diplomatic representative accredited by one government to another and ranking next below an ambassador. Compare envoy1( def 1 ) envoy1( def 1 ).", "a person acting as the agent or instrument of another."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to administer or apply:to minister the last rites.", "Archaic.to furnish; supply."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to perform the functions of a religious minister.", "to give service, care, or aid; attend, as to wants or necessities.:to minister to the needs of the hungry.Synonyms: oblige , tend , answer", "to contribute, as to comfort or happiness."]}]