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ordain

verb
/ɔːrˈdeɪn/

Meaning

To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.

Example Sentences

The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.

Example Expressions

ordained by fate

Synonyms

consecrate, appoint, decree, order, establish

Antonyms

dismiss, reject

Collocations

ordain a priest, ordain ministers, ordain laws, ordain by God

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