I.to minister, serve, do service, absol., Eur.; τινι to a person, Dem.; δ. πρός τι to be serviceable towards, Plat.:—Mid. to minister to one's own needs, Soph.; αὑτῶι διακονεῖσθαι Ar.
2.to be a deacon, NTest.
II.c. acc. rei, to furnish, supply, Lat. ministrare, τί τινι Hdt.:—Pass. to be supplied, Dem.