ordain

The word “ordain” has 2 syllables: or-dain

It's pronounced as /ɔrˈdeɪn/

What is synonym and antonym for ordain?

In the thesaurus, “ordain” has 61 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ordain along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ordain

administer
allow
anticipate
approve
ask
augur
authorize
bode
bring about
call
call for
command
condemn
confirm
constitute
decree
demand
destine
dictate
direct
divine
doom
effect
enact
execute
fate
forbode
forebode
forecast
foredoom
foreknow
foreordain
foresee
foretell
lay down
legislate
make
mandate
order
pass
permit
petition
portend
preconceive
predestinate
predestine
predetermine
predict
prejudge
preordain
presage
proclaim
prognosticate
prophesy
ratify
reenact
repass
request
require
sanction
sentence

Antonyms for ordain

abolish
abrogate
annul
cancel
countermand
invalidate
kill
nullify
overturn
repeal
rescind
reverse
revoke
void

Meanings of ordain

verb
1. To prearrange unalterably.
2. To decree.
3. To admit into the ministry of a religion, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
4. To predestine.

Example Sentences

The church decided to ordain three new ministers this year.
She felt it was her destiny to ordain peace wherever she went.
The bishop will ordain him as a priest next Sunday.
Some believe that fate will ordain their path no matter what.
He was reluctant to ordain someone so young for the role.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ordain, such as: abolish, abrogate, administer, allow, annul, anticipate, approve.

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