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Ordained Meaning in English

word · lemma: ordain

ɔɹˈdeɪnd
awr-DAYND
ɔːdˈeɪnd
aw-DAYND

Definición

Appointed officially, especially to a religious position such as a priest or minister; can also mean something ordered or established by authority.

Uso & Matices

Most common in religious contexts ('ordained priest', 'ordained minister'). Formal or legal usage ('as ordained by law') is less frequent in everyday speech. Not interchangeable with 'ordered' in most contexts; reserve for official appointments or decrees.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He was ordained as a priest last year.

basic

The new minister was officially ordained.

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It is ordained by law that all children must go to school.

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After years of study, she finally became an ordained minister.

natural

The ceremony where he was ordained was very moving.

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Some people believe their path in life is ordained by fate.

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