ordain
Translation
to ordain, to decree, to destine
Examples
The church will ordain him as a priest.
The church will ordain him as a priest.
The law ordains that all citizens must pay taxes.
The law ordains that all citizens must pay taxes.
Fate seemed to ordain that they would meet again.
Fate seemed to ordain that they would meet again.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to officially make (sb.) a priest or minister. The church will ordain him as a priest.
((that ...)) to order or decree (sth.) officially. The law ordains that all citizens must pay taxes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decree, command, appoint, destine
Etymology
From Latin 'ordinare' meaning 'to put in order, appoint'. Related to 'order'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ordain' as giving an official 'order' for someone to become a priest or for something to happen.