Hyphenation of ordain

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word ordain? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of ordain:

1.	Order by virtue of superior authority Decree The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews The legislature enacted this law in 1985
2.	Appoint to a clerical posts He was ordained in the Church
3.	Invest with ministerial or priestly authority The minister was ordained only last month
4.	Issue an order

Synonyms of ordain:

verb	enact, decree
verb	consecrate, ordinate, order, invest, vest, enthrone
verb	invest, vest, enthrone
verb	decree

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