ordains

The word “ordains” has 2 syllables: or-dains

It's pronounced as /ɔrˈdeɪnz/

What is synonym and antonym for ordains?

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

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

Synonyms for ordains

administers
allows
anticipates
approves
asks
augurs
authorizes
bodes
brings about
calls
calls for
commands
condemns
confirms
constitutes
decrees
demands
destines
dictates
directs
divines
dooms
effects
enacts
executes
fates
forbodes
forebodes
forecasts
foredooms
foreknows
foreordains
foresees
foretells
lays down
legislates
makes
mandates
orders
passes
permits
petitions
portends
preconceives
predestinates
predestines
predetermines
predicts
prejudges
preordains
presages
proclaims
prognosticates
prophesies
ratifies
reenacts
repasses
requests
requires
sanctions
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Antonyms for ordains

abolishes
abrogates
annuls
cancels
countermands
invalidates
kills
nullifies
overturns
repeals
rescinds
reverses
revokes
voids

Meanings of ordains

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 ordains ministers after a thorough vetting process.
He believes that fate ordains every step we take.
The seminary ordains its graduates who meet all spiritual and academic requirements.
Tradition ordains that the eldest son inherits the estate.
The bishop ordains priests in a sacred annual ceremony.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ordains, such as: abolishes, abrogates, administers, allows, annuls, anticipates, approves.

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