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order vs ordain

ordain vs order

order is a noun but ordain is not a noun.

order and ordain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
order Yes No Yes No
ordain No No Yes No
As verbs, order and ordain are synonyms defined as:
  • order and ordain: appoint to a clerical posts
Other synonyms of order include consecrate, ordinate.
order (noun) ordain (noun)
the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
(architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans
a degree in a continuum of size or quantity
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
a body of rules followed by an assembly
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
a request for something to be made, supplied, or served
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
(biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families
a formal association of people with similar interests
a group of person living under a religious rule
established customary state (especially of society)
a condition of regular or proper arrangement
order (verb) ordain (verb)
bring order to or into issue an order
place in a certain order appoint to a clerical posts
assign a rank or rating to order by virtue of superior authority; decree
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events invest with ministerial or priestly authority
make a request for something
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
issue commands or orders for
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
appoint to a clerical posts
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