Curate (Noun)
Meaning
A person authorized to conduct religious worship; "clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The local curate was well-respected in the community for his kindness and wisdom.
- At the ceremony, the curate led the congregation in prayer and song.
- After completing his theological studies, John was ordained as a curate in the Anglican Church.
- The village curate worked tirelessly to help the poor and the sick.
- The bishop appointed a new curate to assist the aging vicar with his duties.