ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ordained

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɔɹˈdeɪnd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ordained is an adjective meaning Established by authority.

Meaning

Established by authority.

More Meanings

  1. Admitted to the ministry of the church.
  2. simple past and past participle of ordain

Example Sentences

There was much pomp at the ceremony that made him an ordained minister.

Synonyms for ordained

Depending on context, synonyms include settled, dedicated, consecrate, appointed, consecrated, prescribed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include consecrate, dedicated, appointed, settled, consecrated, decreed.

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