Elect and Ordain

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Elect verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

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Ordain is a synonym for elect in appoint topic. In some cases you can use "Ordain" instead a verb "Elect".

Nearby Words: election, elected, elective, electing, elector

Ordain verb - To determine the fate of in advance.

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Elect is a synonym for ordain in appoint topic. Sometimes you can use "Elect" instead a verb "Ordain", if it concerns topics such as establish.

Nearby Word: ordaining

elect women

ordain women

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