ordination

The word “ordination” has 4 syllables: or-di-na-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌɔr.dəˈneɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for ordination?

In the thesaurus, “ordination” has 35 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for ordination

anointing
anointment
appointment
assignment
authorization
billet
choice
choosing
commission
delegation
deputation
designation
destination
election
emplacement
gig
induction
installation
installment
instalment
instating
investiture
investment
job
nomination
office
picking
place
placement
position
ranking
selection
situation
spot
station

Antonyms for ordination

blackball
deposition
dethronement
discharge
dismissal
dismission
ejection
eviction
expulsion
firing
ouster
overthrow
rejection
removal

Meanings of ordination

noun
1. The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained.
2. The ceremony in which a priest is consecrated, considered a sacrament in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.

Example Sentences

The priest’s ordination ceremony was held last Sunday.
After years of study, she finally reached her ordination.
The church celebrated the ordination of new ministers.
His ordination marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment.
The community gathered to witness the ordination of their spiritual leader.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ordination, such as: anointing, anointment, appointment, assignment, authorization, billet, blackball.

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