Definition of ordains

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• ordains is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• ordains is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• ordains is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of ordains

• order by virtue of superior authority; decree (verb)

  Examples

  1. The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews

  Synonyms

  1. enact
• appoint to a clerical posts (verb)

  Examples

  1. he was ordained in the Church

  Synonyms

  1. consecrate
  2. order
  3. ordinate
• invest with ministerial or priestly authority (verb)

  Examples

  1. The minister was ordained only last month
• issue an order (verb)

See definition of ordains in Merriam Webster