Zoeken
to ordain
01
ordenen, bevelen
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 university president ordained a new policy requiring students to attend mandatory seminars.
02
wijden, ordenen
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.
03
bepalen, verordenen
(of a higher power) to prearrange or predestine something
Transitive: to ordain an event
Example
It is believed that fate had ordained their meeting, as if their paths were destined to cross.
She felt as though it was ordained by a higher power that she would find the lost artifact.
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