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ORDAINING

(verb)

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enact7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decree9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Appoint to a clerical posts

Example: "He was ordained in the church"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consecrate14order6ordinate9

Invest with ministerial or priestly authority

Example: "The minister was ordained only last month"

Issue an order

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decree9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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."
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Word Game Points

Is ORDAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ordaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
ORDAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ORDAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ordaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORDAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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