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ordained

The correct spelling is ordained.

How to pronounce ordained

verb

IPA: /ɔːˈdeɪnd/

Say it like: Ord-ayn-ed

The correct spelling is ordained. To prearrange unalterably. For example: "There was much pomp at the ceremony that made him an ordained minister."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To prearrange unalterably.
  2. 2.To decree.
  3. 3.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. 4.To predestine.

adjective

  1. 1.Established by authority.
  2. 2.Admitted to the ministry of the church.

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