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ordains

Pronunciation: [ɔːrˈdeɪnz]

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Learn how to use ordains in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “religion”

(verb) to officially appoint someone to a religious position. It’s like giving someone a special job in a church, so they can help others in their faith.

Example

The church ordains new ministers every year to serve the community.

Example

She was not ordaining any new leaders this month, so the group had to wait.

Example

Who will ordain the new priests this Sunday?

Context: “decision-making”

(verb) to determine or decide something officially. It’s as if someone is making a rule or a strong choice that others need to follow.

Example

The committee ordains that all members must attend the next meeting.

Example

They did not ordain any changes to the schedule, so everything stayed the same.

Example

What does the board ordain for the upcoming event?

How to pronounce ordains

Pronunciation: [ɔːrˈdeɪnz]

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