ordain
verb
UK/ɔːˈdeɪn/
US/ɔːrˈdeɪn/
Definitions of ordain verb
religion
- TransitiveUsually passive
to officially make someone a priest or other religious leader through a formal religious ceremony
He received his ordination as a priest at Ely Cathedral in 1987.
She was ordained as the first female priest in the parish.
After many years of study, he was finally ordained as a deacon.
authority
- Transitiveformal
to order or decree something to happen by virtue of authority or divine power
The government has ordained that all citizens must comply with the new law.
It seemed to be ordained that they would be together.
The committee ordained that a thorough investigation of the area must take place.