ordain
/ɔɹˈdeɪn/verb
Middle School
1
To prearrange unalterably.
2
To decree.
3
To admit into the ministry, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
4
To predestine.
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