ordain (Meaning)
ordain (v)
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
appoint to a clerical posts
invest with ministerial or priestly authority
issue an order
ordain (v. t.)
To set in order; to arrange according to rule; to regulate; to set; to establish.
To regulate, or establish, by appointment, decree, or law; to constitute; to decree; to appoint; to institute.
To set apart for an office; to appoint.
To invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; to introduce into the office of the Christian ministry, by the laying on of hands, or other forms; to set apart by the ceremony of ordination.
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ordain Sentence Examples
- The bishop ordained three new priests at the ordination ceremony.
- The ancient texts ordain that the sacrifice must be made at the solstice.
- The judge ordained that the defendant pay damages to the victim.
- Tradition ordains that the eldest son inherit the family estate.
- The council ordained that the new law would take effect immediately.
- The constitution ordains the separation of church and state.
- The priest ordained that the congregation should pray for peace.
- The oracles ordained that the king would face a great challenge.
- The minister ordained that the couple was now married in the eyes of God.
- The prophecy ordained that a great leader would arise in the west.
FAQs About the word ordain
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The bishop ordained three new priests at the ordination ceremony.
The ancient texts ordain that the sacrifice must be made at the solstice.
The judge ordained that the defendant pay damages to the victim.
Tradition ordains that the eldest son inherit the family estate.
