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Ordain

Definition

(formal, religious) To officially appoint or consecrate someone to a particular role or position, especially in a church or other religious institution. Typically used in the context of ordaining priests, ministers, or other clergy.

Example Sentences

1The bishop will ordain the new priest in a ceremony next Sunday.
2Is it possible for a woman to be ordained as a Catholic priest, given the current doctrine?
3The church council voted to ordain the young deacon to the position of elder.
4In some denominations, laypeople can be ordained to perform specific sacraments or rituals.
5There is ongoing debate within the church about the criteria for ordaining clergy, with some arguing for greater emphasis on pastoral experience.

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