Synonyms for Ordained
Definition of ordained
adjective
- fixed or established especially by order or command; "at the time appointed (or the appointed time")
- invested with ministerial or priestly functions; "an ordained priest"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "ordained"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like appointed, consecrate, consecrated can replace "ordained" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "ordained" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Ordained" in song lyrics
See how ordained is used in real songs:
-
"Hip hop's critically proclaimed, ordained"
60 Second Assassin — Fizza Funky -
"The reason you felt chained is 'cause I've been ordained"
Sunz of Man f/ 9th Prince, Killa Sin (Killarmy) — Soldiers of Darkness -
"To this career I been ordained"
Sweet Tee — On the Smooth Tip