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ordain

[awr-deyn] / ɔrˈdeɪn /
VERB
establish, install
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anoint appoint bless consecrate elect enact nominate
STRONG
call commission constitute deal decree delegate destine dictate enjoin fix frock impose institute invest legislate order prescribe pronounce rule set will
WEAK
deal with lay down the law put foot down walk heavy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore refuse veto
STRONG
conceal deny disorganize halt keep neglect prevent receive stop
WEAK
cancel disallow retract void

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