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destine vs ordain

ordain vs destine

destine and ordain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
destine No No Yes No
ordain No No Yes No
As verbs, ordain is a hypernym of destine; that is, ordain is a word with a broader meaning than destine:
  • destine: decree or designate beforehand
  • ordain: issue an order
destine (verb) ordain (verb)
design or destine issue an order
decree or designate beforehand appoint to a clerical posts
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
invest with ministerial or priestly authority
Difference between destine and ordain

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