1. to serve as a subordinate or assistant; to help or aid in a supporting role
Usage: archaic; formal

Examples

• The clerk was asked to subminister to the judge’s needs during the trial.
• She chose to subminister rather than seek the leadership position herself.
• The assistant’s role was to subminister to the research team’s daily operations.
• He was content to subminister to the greater cause without recognition.
• The volunteers agreed to subminister to the charity’s mission throughout the year.