ordain
verb (used with object)
to invest with ministerial, priestly, or rabbinical functions.
ordaining
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present participleof ordain.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In 1988, Pope John Paul II issued a similar appeal to that of Pope Leo but failed to stop the society from ordaining bishops.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
In 1787-91, Americans dramatically strengthened their union by ordaining a new-minted document, the Constitution, which repeatedly referred to American citizenship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2025
And finally, in 1787, one of the declared objects for ordaining and establishing the ”Constitution” was "to form a more perfect Union."
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2023
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has since made it clear its policy of ordaining women ministers has not changed.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2023
In desiring and ordaining Hyrum to fill his place had the prophet forgotten the "anointing" and "ordination" of his son?
From Succession in the Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by B. H. Roberts
