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ordained

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Adj — Officially established or decreed by an authority.

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What does “ordained” mean?

The word “ordained” means officially established or decreed by an authority. In plain terms, officially set in place by authority — most commonly used for someone formally made a priest, minister, or rabbi.

How do you pronounce “ordained”?

“Ordained” is pronounced aw-DAYND (/ɔɹˈdeɪnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “ordained” in a sentence?

Here is “ordained” used in a sentence: “The rules of the tournament were ordained long before any of the current players joined.”

What part of speech is “ordained”?

“Ordained” is an adjective.

Is “ordained” a common word?

“Ordained” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ordained” have?

“Ordained” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: officially established or decreed by an authority.

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