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ordain vs vest

vest vs ordain

ordain is not a noun while vest is a noun.

ordain and vest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ordain No No Yes No
vest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, vest is a hypernym of ordain; that is, vest is a word with a broader meaning than ordain:
  • ordain: appoint to a clerical posts
  • vest: provide with power and authority
Other hypernyms of ordain include enthrone, invest.
As verbs, vest is a hypernym of ordain; that is, vest is a word with a broader meaning than ordain:
  • ordain: invest with ministerial or priestly authority
  • vest: provide with power and authority
Other hypernyms of ordain include enthrone, invest.
ordain (noun) vest (noun)
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
ordain (verb) vest (verb)
issue an order clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
appoint to a clerical posts clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
order by virtue of superior authority; decree place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons
invest with ministerial or priestly authority become legally vested
provide with power and authority
Difference between ordain and vest

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