HyperDic: ordained

English > 2 senses of the word ordained:
ADJECTIVEallordained, appointed, decreed, prescribedfixed or established especially by order or command
allordainedinvested with ministerial or priestly functions
ordained > pronunciation
Soundsaordey'nd
Rhymesascertained ... untrained: 26 rhymes with eynd...
English > ordained: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningFixed or established especially by order or command.
Synonymsappointed, decreed, prescribed
BroadersettledEstablished or decided beyond dispute or doubt
Spanishdecretado, ordenado, prescrito
English > ordained: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaninginvested with ministerial or priestly functions.
Example"an ordained priest"
Broaderconsecrated, consecrate, dedicatedsolemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose
Spanishordenado

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