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Meaning of ordained

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ordained

Pronunciation:/ɔːˈdeɪnd//ɔɹˈdeɪnd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To prearrange unalterably.

  2. To decree.

  3. To admit into the ministry of a religion, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.

  4. To predestine.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Established by authority.

  2. Admitted to the ministry of the church.

    Example: There was much pomp at the ceremony that made him an ordained minister.