Synonyms for curate

Most common

vicar · rector · clergyman

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   An assistant rector or vicar.

Related words

Word family

curacy curateship

Is a kind of

cleric

Forms

Plural

curates → ministers, vicars, rectors, pastors…

Example sentences

• vicar The vicar often refers to the Bible in his sermon.
• rector In April 1933, Heidegger was appointed rector of the University of Freiburg.
• clergyman The clergyman has married three couples this week.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

vicar²

6 letters

pastor², rector², parson²

8 letters

minister³

9 letters

clergyman³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (vicar² = 2 syllables).