ordain

Meanings

• Verb

  To establish or enact authoritatively; to institute, invest with power or authority, or confer a sacred rite or duty.

  - "The king ordained new laws for his kingdom."
  - "The bishop ordained new priests for the diocese."
  - "The council ordained that all citizens must wear masks in public."

• Verb

  To invest with sacred or spiritual authority; to consecrate or dedicate.

  - "The bishop ordained the new priest to serve the church."
  - "The elders ordained a new leader for the tribe."
  - "The monarch ordained a new knight."

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Synonyms

foresay

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ordain
rain , chains , pains , gains

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Variants

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ordain , ordained , ordainer , ordainers , ordaining , ordainment , ordainments , ordains

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ordonner' meaning 'to arrange, order', from 'ordre' meaning 'rank, order'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ordain' comes from the Latin word 'ordinare', meaning 'to arrange' or 'to put in order'.

2. In the Catholic Church, ordination is a sacrament that confers the priesthood or the episcopacy.

3. Ordination is not limited to religious contexts; it can also refer to the appointment or installation of individuals to positions of authority or power in secular organizations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Consecration: The act of dedicating or setting apart something for a sacred or religious purpose.

2. Investiture: The ceremony of investing someone with authority or power, often involving the presentation of symbols of office.

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Culture

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In religious contexts, ordination refers to the act of conferring sacred duties, powers, or offices upon individuals, such as priests, ministers, or rabbis. In secular contexts, ordination can refer to the appointment or installation of individuals to positions of authority or power.

How to Memorize "ordain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of establishing or enacting a rule or law.
   - Visualize the investiture ceremony of a new priest or leader.
   - Think of the consecration of a sacred space.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ordain' with the idea of authority or power.
   - Link it to the concept of setting something apart for a sacred purpose.
   - Connect it to the idea of appointing someone to a position of responsibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Orderly Duties Installed Now' or 'Decrees, Establishments, Rules, And Institutions Now'.

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