1. past tense of deacon; to serve as a deacon in a church
Usage: religious

Examples

• He deaconed at the local Baptist church for over twenty years.
• She deaconed faithfully, helping with communion and church administration.
• The congregation appreciated how well he had deaconed during his term of service.
• After being ordained, she deaconed at three different parishes.
• He deaconed alongside the pastor, assisting with various church duties.