Ordains

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of ordain form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

allocate allot appoint appropriate appropriate to assign

Example

"The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City ordains Conservative rabbis."

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