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
- Admitted to the ministry of the church.
- 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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