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ordain in Spanish

ordain in Spanish is ordenar, ordinar, tonsurar — ordain means to decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.

ordain in Spanish

ordenar
verb
(religion) To admit into the ministry, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
ordinar
verb
(religion) To admit into the ministry, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
tonsurar
verb
(religion) To admit into the ministry, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.

What does "ordain" mean?

  1. verb To decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.
  2. verb To officially make someone a priest, minister or other religious leader.
  3. verb To decide someone's fate in advance, especially by a higher power.
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What is "ordain" in Spanish?
"ordain" in Spanish is ordenar, ordinar, tonsurar. ordain means: To decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.
Are there other ways to say "ordain" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "ordain": ordenar, ordinar, tonsurar.
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