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ordain

/ɔr'deɪn/

Synonyms of ordain Antonyms of ordain Examples of ordain Usage of ordain Parts of ordain Definition that contains ordain Words sounding like ordain Explanation of ordain

verb
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
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"The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews"

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enact

type of:
decree
verb
appoint to a clerical posts
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"he was ordained in the Church"

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consecrate order ordinate

type of:
vest invest enthrone
verb
invest with ministerial or priestly authority
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"The minister was ordained only last month"

type of:
vest invest enthrone
verb
issue an order
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type of:
decree

Antonyms of ordain

fail disorder desecrate dethrone divest