PASTORATE
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of PASTORATE
The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
"The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire."
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."
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."
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
Is PASTORATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PASTORATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | a | s | t | o | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PASTORATE
100 words from the letters in PASTORATE
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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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