curate
5 synonyms for curate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of the clergy who assists a parish priest or vicar.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
parson
minister of religion
How to use curate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
curate an exhibition
carefully curated
curate a collection
Etymology
From Medieval Latin curatus, "one entrusted with care," from Latin curare, "to take care of" — the same root as "cure."
Full origin of curate →Frequently asked questions
What does “curate” mean?
The word “curate” means a member of the clergy who assists a parish priest or vicar. In plain terms, as a noun, an assistant clergyman; as a verb (much more common today), to thoughtfully select and arrange things, from art to playlists.
How do you pronounce “curate”?
“Curate” is pronounced KYOOR-ruht (/ˈkjʊɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “curate” in a sentence?
Here is “curate” used in a sentence: “The young curate helped the vicar prepare for Sunday service.”
What part of speech is “curate”?
Depending on how it is used, “curate” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “curate” come from?
The word “curate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin curatus, "one entrusted with care," from Latin curare, "to take care of" — the same root as "cure.".
How many meanings does “curate” have?
“Curate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the clergy who assists a parish priest or vicar.
