ordained

Meanings

• Verb

  Consecrated or authorized to perform a religious rite or duty.

• Verb

  Decide officially that something should happen or be done.

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Synonyms

foresay

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ordained
maintained , contained , misconceived , restrained

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Variants

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

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Forms

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ordains, ordaining, ordaineds, ordainment

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Etymology

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From Old French ordener, from ordre 'rank, order'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ordained' comes from the Old French word 'ordner', meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'.

2. In the Catholic Church, a priest is ordained to the priesthood and a bishop is ordained to the episcopate.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sacrament: A religious rite or ceremony recognized as a means of grace, typically conferred by the imposition of hands and the use of sacred words.

2. Clergy: A collective term for those authorized to conduct religious worship and perform other religious functions.

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Culture

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In religious context, 'ordained' refers to the act of conferring sacred orders or sacraments upon a person, authorizing them to perform specific religious duties. In secular context, it refers to the act of officially appointing or authorizing someone to perform a task.

How to Memorize "ordained"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of conferring a religious title or appointment, such as a bishop ordaining a priest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ordained' with the idea of being officially authorized or consecrated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ordained Officials Authorize Religious Duties' to remember the meaning.

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