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ordain
—ordain /ɔːˈdeɪn/ aep /ɔːr-/
Ⅰ verb [T often passive] (CHURCH) ↑Verb Endings for ordain ► F0 to officially make someone a priest or other religious leader, in a religious ceremony: » He was ordained (as) a priest in Ely cathedral in 1987.Thesaurus+: ↑Religious ceremonies and prayers
Ⅱ verb [T] FORMAL (ORDER) ↑Verb Endings for ordain ► F0 (of God or someone in authority) to order something to happen: » There is strong support here for the tough economic reforms ordained in the federal capital, Prague.» [+ that] HUMOROUS The council, in its wisdom, has ordained that all the local libraries will close on Mondays.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving orders and commands |