1. to officially make someone a priest, minister, or other religious leader
Usage: religious
2. to order or command something officially
Usage: formal
3. to establish or set up something by law or authority
Usage: formal

Examples

• The bishop will ordain three new priests next Sunday.
• She was ordained as a minister after completing seminary.
• The king ordained that all citizens must pay the new tax.
• The constitution ordains equal rights for all people.
• The committee was ordained to investigate the matter.
• Local laws ordain specific building requirements.
• The council ordained new safety regulations for the workplace.