Definition of Ordain
Ordain
or·dain
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To invest with a ministerial or priestly authority; to decree or establish something.
e.g. The bishop will ordain her as a priest in a special ceremony.
(verb)
to give an official order for something, or to establish something by decree;
e.g. The committee will ordain the new code of conduct.
(verb)
to destine or determine something in advance;
e.g. He is afraid that committing such a sin will ordain a curse life for him.
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