Rechercher
to ordain
01
ordonner, décréter
to officially order something using one's higher authority
Transitive: to ordain sth
Example
The religious leader ordained a day of fasting and prayer for the community.
The king will ordain a special ceremony to honor outstanding citizens for their contributions.
The council ordained the construction of a new bridge to improve transportation in the city.
02
ordonner
to officially confer or appoint someone to a position, typically within a religious context such as the priesthood
Transitive: to ordain sb
Example
The bishop ordains new priests during the annual ceremony at the cathedral.
Last year, the church ordained several candidates who had completed their theological studies.
Currently, the seminary is ordaining a group of deacons to serve in various parishes.
03
ordonner, destiner
(of a higher power) to prearrange or predestine something
Transitive: to ordain an event
Example
She felt as though it was ordained by a higher power that she would find the lost artifact.
It is believed that fate had ordained their meeting, as if their paths were destined to cross.
Despite their efforts to change the course of events, it seemed that destiny had already ordained their fate.
Exemple
The religious leader ordained a day of fasting and prayer for the community.
The king will ordain a special ceremony to honor outstanding citizens for their contributions.
The council ordained the construction of a new bridge to improve transportation in the city.
The government ordains strict security measures following the recent terrorist threat.
The university president ordained a new policy requiring students to attend mandatory seminars.
