Effect and Ordain

Effect

Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Ordain and effect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ordain" instead a verb "Effect".

Ordain

Ordain verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Usage example: the founders of the African republic ordained a form of government that was closely modeled on that of the United States

Effect and ordain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effect" instead a verb "Ordain".

Nearby Word: ordaining
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