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Ordain (verb) means to decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.
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1
To decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.
2
To officially make someone a priest, minister or other religious leader.
3
To decide someone's fate in advance, especially by a higher power.
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Etymology
From Middle English ordeynen, from Old French ordiner, from Latin ordinare ("to order"), from ordo ("order"); a doublet of ordinate.
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What is the meaning of ordain?
"ordain" (verb) means to decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.
What is another word for ordain?
Other words for "ordain" include ordinate, enact, consecrate, order.
What is the opposite of ordain?
Opposites of "ordain" include cancel, revoke.
What are the different meanings of ordain?
"ordain" has 3 main meanings: 1. To decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed; 2. To officially make someone a priest, minister or other religious leader; 3. To decide someone's fate in advance, especially by a higher power.
