All ordained synonyms
or·dain
O o adjective ordained
- appointed — If something happens at the appointed time, it happens at the time that was decided in advance.
- commanded — to direct with specific authority or prerogative; order: The captain commanded his men to attack.
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.
- anointed — chosen officially to do an important job
- consecrated — having been made or declared sacred or holy