Definitions
- Referring to the act of officially conferring a religious position or title, such as a priest, minister, or bishop. - Describing the process of being appointed or chosen by a higher power or authority for a specific purpose. - Talking about the formal and solemn process of becoming a member of the clergy.
- Referring to the act of officially assigning someone to a position or role, such as a job or task. - Describing the process of designating someone to a particular position or responsibility. - Talking about the formal and official process of selecting someone for a particular role or duty.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the selection or designation of someone for a particular role or position.
- 2Both words are used in formal contexts.
- 3Both words imply an official and authoritative decision-making process.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Ordained is typically used in religious contexts, while appoint can be used in various fields and industries.
- 2Authority: Ordained implies a higher power or authority, such as a religious institution or deity, while appoint can refer to any type of authority, such as a government or company.
- 3Purpose: Ordained emphasizes the spiritual or divine aspect of the selection process, while appoint focuses on the practical or functional aspect.
- 4Connotation: Ordained has a more solemn and reverent connotation, while appoint can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
- 5Process: Ordained involves a formal and ceremonial process, while appoint can be more informal or bureaucratic.
Remember this!
While ordained and appoint both refer to the selection or designation of someone for a particular role or position, they differ in their scope, authority, purpose, connotation, and process. Ordained is typically used in religious contexts and emphasizes the spiritual or divine aspect of the selection process, while appoint can be used in various fields and industries and focuses on the practical or functional aspect. Additionally, ordained implies a higher power or authority, has a more solemn connotation, and involves a formal and ceremonial process, while appoint can refer to any type of authority, can be neutral or positive, and can be more informal or bureaucratic.
