Synonyms of ordered

ordered 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in structured

Related Words

• structured
• standardized
• organized
• regularized
• orderly
• systematic
• systematized
• regular
• correct
• detailed
• specific
• methodical
• neat
• accurate
• exact
• precise
• clocklike

Dissimilar Words

• haphazard
• disorganized
• irregular
• unsystematic
• disordered
• hit-or-miss
• nonsystematic
• unordered
• chaotic
• disorderly
• immethodical
• planless
• patternless
• systemless
• shambolic

2

as in mandatory

Related Words

• mandatory
• permitted
• required
• authorized
• lawful
• endorsed
• certified
• licensed
• allowed
• acceptable
• sanctioned
• legal
• accredited
• warranted
• licit
• OK
• permissible
• allowable
• admissible
• tolerable
• bearable
• endurable

Dissimilar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• barred
• refused
• proscribed
• denied
• impermissible
• unacceptable
• rejected
• inadmissible
• unbearable
• intolerable
• vetoed
• interdicted
• objectionable
• unendurable
• banned
• disallowed
• verboten
• suppressed
• repressed
• outlawed

ordered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of order

1

as in arranged

to put into a particular arrangement

I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music

he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arranged
• classified
• organized
• disposed
• placed
• arrayed
• ranged
• laid out
• drew up
• systematized
• codified
• marshaled
• groomed
• filed
• aligned
• displayed
• lined
• made up
• sequenced
• cued
• set
• prioritized
• straightened (up)
• queued
• set out
• lined up
• mapped (out)
• emplaced
• tidied (up)
• alphabetized
• spruced (up)
• unscrambled
• hierarchized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upset
• disordered
• disarranged
• deranged
• messed (up)
• mussed (up)
• rumpled
• disarrayed

2

as in requested

to give a request or demand for

the players ordered hamburgers for lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• asked (for)
• requisitioned
• put in (for)
• called for
• hired
• commissioned
• licensed
• solicited
• chartered

3

as in asked

to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority

the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• asked
• required
• demanded
• directed
• mandated
• called
• called for
• dictated
• decreed
• commanded
• ordained
• petitioned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• canceled
• rescinded
• countermanded

4

as in instructed

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instructed
• told
• asked
• commanded
• directed
• enjoined
• begged
• advised
• requested
• charged
• warned
• appointed
• bade
• petitioned
• adjured
• required
• authorized
• assigned
• forced
• compelled
• bossed (around)
• commissioned
• obliged
• managed
• entreated
• supervised
• beseeched
• led
• conducted
• controlled
• constrained
• counseled
• coerced
• superintended
• oversaw

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• observed
• obeyed
• kept
• complied (with)
• minded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ordered

Adjective

The monolithic and ordered letterforms apply elegantly to the tripod legs in a contrasting pad print to give the name presence. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Australia has already taken delivery of all 72 of its ordered F‑35As, positioning itself as a key regional air-power hub. — Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2025

Verb

The deputy drew his service weapon and ordered the suspect to show his hands. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) UK, which has led several campaigns against the use of bearskins, said Freedom of Information data showed that 22 bearskin caps were ordered in 2024 and 96 in 2025. — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026