Ordains Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Ordains

Meaning 1 : order by virtue of superior authority; decree

    Example : The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews

    Synonyms : enact
Meaning 2 : appoint to a clerical posts

    Example : he was ordained in the Church

    Synonyms : consecrate,  order,  ordinate
Meaning 3 : invest with ministerial or priestly authority

    Example : The minister was ordained only last month

Meaning 4 : issue an order