Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Ordaining.
Ordaining - as a verb
Order by virtue of superior authority; decree
Example: "The king ordained the persecution and expulsion of the jews"
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Appoint to a clerical posts
Example: "He was ordained in the church"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Invest with ministerial or priestly authority
Example: "The minister was ordained only last month"
Issue an order
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Example Sentences
"The bishop will be ordaining new priests next week."
"The ceremony will take place in the newly ordaining cathedral."
"The tradition of ordaining monks has been followed for centuries."
"They are ordaining her as the new head of the organization."
"The religious council is responsible for ordaining ministers."
Word Game Points
Is ORDAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ordaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ORDAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ORDAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ordaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordORDAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ORDAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ordaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordORDAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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