ordained

[ɔːˈdeɪnd]

ordained Definition

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

Synonyms for ordained

• consecrate
• invest
• appoint
• establish
• authorize

Antonyms for ordained

• depose
• remove

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.

• ordained minister

  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.