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Ordain
verb
/ɔːˈdeɪn/
Word Frequency:
0.3
Definitions
1.
verb
To prearrange unalterably.
2.
verb
To decree.
3.
verb
To admit into the ministry of a religion, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
4.
verb
To predestine.
Synonyms
foresay
enact
consecrate
order
dictate
appoint
prescribe
preordain
foreordain
destine
foreordinate
forecall
Rhymes With
ascertain
disdain
sustain
inane
mundane
strain
attain
profane
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