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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ordaining

/ɔːrˈdeɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does ordaining mean?

verb

To appoint or commission someone to a position of authority, typically by formal ceremony. To decree or ordain something as a rule or principle.

Example

"The bishop was ordained as the new head of the church."

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