Pronunciation: /ɔrˈdeɪn/
noun a decree or order
A1 In some religions, priests are ordained to carry out specific duties.
A2 The ordain ceremony was a solemn and important event for the community.
B1 The church council will ordain new ministers next month.
B2 The bishop will ordain the deacons during the special service.
C1 The government has the power to ordain laws that affect the entire population.
C2 The committee was tasked with ordaining the new regulations for the industry.
verb to decree or enact by law or order
A1 The king ordained a new law to protect the citizens.
A2 The priest was ordained as a minister in the church.
B1 The government has ordained stricter regulations for public safety.
B2 The committee ordained that the project be completed by the end of the month.
C1 The board of directors ordained a new CEO for the company.
C2 The council ordained a new policy to address environmental concerns.
formal The bishop will ordain the new priests during the ceremony.
informal I heard they're going to ordain John as a minister next week.
slang They're going to ordain her as the official party planner.
figurative Some believe that fate has ordained their meeting.
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