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Meaning of word ordain from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

ordain   verb

Meaning : Order by virtue of superior authority. Decree.

Example : The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews.
The legislature enacted this law in 1985.

Synonyms : enact

Meaning : Appoint to a clerical posts.

Example : He was ordained in the Church.

Synonyms : consecrate, order, ordinate

Meaning : Invest with ministerial or priestly authority.

Example : The minister was ordained only last month.

Meaning : Issue an order.