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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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In 2008, it voted to ordain women as bishops, and many recent meetings have included discussion of same-sex marriages.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

It happened in the wake of Saddleback’s determination as an autonomous local church to ordain female ministers — not as senior pastors of the church, but as associate ministers of the church.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2023

It also acknowledged the need to train more Afaan Oromo speaking priests and agreed to ordain more ethnic Oromos among high ranking clergy, it said in a statement.

From Reuters • Feb. 16, 2023

The Sydney diocese does not bless same-sex marriages or ordain women as priests.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2022

Then Scythe Mandela said, “Ransom Paladini, we have chosen not to ordain you as a scythe. Wherever life leads you, we wish you well. You are dismissed.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman