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Definition for curate

noun as in assistant to priest or other minister

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assistant, clergyman, cleric, dominie, minister, pastor, priest

verb as in manage a museum collection or art exhibit

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manage, oversee

Weak matches

collect, display, exhibit, keep, maintain, organize, present, preserve, protect, select, showcase

verb as in compile and select for presentation

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assemble, compile, edit, handpick, select

Weak matches

anthologize, manage, moderate, organize, publish, showcase

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“Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind” is curated mostly chronologically and within that, organised around major projects.

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And then — the heart of the matter — curate a vibe.

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The map was created by and is curated by Mike Asner, the mastermind behind a similar website that documents the locations of hundreds of Kobe and Gianna Bryant murals around the world.

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Bender said he is also focused on curating a more balanced assortment of products.

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