ordaining

verb

Meaning

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

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Related words

ordination(English)ordinated(English)priesthood(English)ordinand(English)officiation(English)officiant(English)baptizing(English)anointing(English)

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