ordained

[ɔːˈdeɪnd]

ordained Definition

  • 1make (someone) a priest or minister; confer holy orders on
  • 2order or decree (something) officially

Using ordained: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ordained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was ordained as a priest last year.

  • Example

    The new law was ordained by the government.

  • Example

    The bishop will ordain the new priests next week.

ordained Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for ordained

Phrases with ordained

  • self-ordained

    having assumed the title or role of a religious leader without being officially appointed or recognized

    Example

    He was a self-ordained minister who started his own church.

  • pre-ordained

    determined in advance by divine will or fate

    Example

    Some people believe that our destiny is pre-ordained and cannot be changed.

  • a person who has been officially appointed and authorized to perform religious ceremonies and rites

    Example

    The wedding ceremony was conducted by an ordained minister.

Origins of ordained

from Latin 'ordinare', meaning 'to order'

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Summary: ordained in Brief

The verb 'ordained' [ɔːˈdeɪnd] means to make someone a priest or minister, or to order or decree something officially. It can refer to religious or secular contexts, such as 'He was ordained as a priest last year' and 'The new law was ordained by the government.' The phrase 'self-ordained' refers to someone who assumes a religious role without official appointment, while 'pre-ordained' suggests a predetermined fate.