ordain (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɔːrˈdeɪn/
Definition
To officially make someone a priest, minister, or other religious leader through a special ceremony.
Examples
The bishop will ordain three new deacons at the service on Sunday.
She felt a strong calling to serve and was eventually ordained as a pastor.
Only men can be ordained as priests in some traditional denominations.
How to Use ordain
- ordain (someone) as (role) (prepositional phrase)
- To officially appoint someone to a religious role. — "The church decided to ordain her as their new pastor."
- ordain that (clause) (collocation)
- To decree or command that something should happen. — "The rules ordain that all members must attend the annual meeting."
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