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PASTORATE

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of PASTORATE

noun

The role or responsibilities of a pastor.

"The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire."

noun

The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.

"His pastorate had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach."

noun

An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.

"At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorate had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies."

Synonyms of PASTORATE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PASTORATE in a Sentence

  • "The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire."
  • "His pastorate had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach."
  • "At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorate had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is PASTORATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PASTORATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: PASTORATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PASTORATE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter pastorate Total
Scrabble 311111111 11
WWF 411111111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PASTORATE

100 words from the letters in PASTORATE

How to Use PASTORATE in Word Games

PASTORATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PASTORATE

What does PASTORATE mean?
PASTORATE is a noun. The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
Is PASTORATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PASTORATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PASTORATE worth in Scrabble?
PASTORATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PASTORATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PASTORATE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PASTORATE?
Synonyms of PASTORATE include: pastorage. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.