ordained

/ɔːˈdeɪnd/

IPA: /AO0 R D EY1 N D/

verb

1
To prearrange unalterably.
2
To decree.
3
To admit into the ministry of a religion, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
4
To predestine.

Synonyms

adjective

1
Established by authority.
2
Admitted to the ministry of the church.
“There was much pomp at the ceremony that made him an ordained minister.”

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