Word Meaning

ordain definition and meaning

v. t. To set in order; to arrange according to rule; to regulate; to set; to establish.
v. t. To regulate, or establish, by appointment, decree, or law; to constitute; to decree; to appoint; to institute.
v. t. To set apart for an office; to appoint.
v. t. To invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; to introduce into the office of the Christian ministry, by the laying on of hands, or other forms; to set apart by the ceremony of ordination.

Crossword clues for ordain

- Admit to holy orders
- Confer holy orders on
- Consecrate as a priest
- Consecrate as priest
- Convert in road to confer holy orders
- Decree
- Decree via radio broadcast by head of nation
- Formally command raid on building
- Predestine