Appoint (6)
'appoint' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
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(Other definitions for ordain that I've seen before include "Destine" , "Decree authoritatively" , "Confer holy orders upon" , "Invest with priestly authority" , "Establish" .)
'appoint' is the definition.
(assigning is a kind of appointing)
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(Other definitions for assign that I've seen before include "Appoint or designate to perform task" , "Allocate, appoint" , "Appoint or ascribe." , "Allocate or transfer" , "award" .)
'appoint' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for name that I've seen before include "celebrity" , "Call; reputation" , "Reputation; identify" , "Amen (anag)" , "Baptise" .)
'appoint' is the definition.
(nominating is a kind of appointing)
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(Other definitions for nominate that I've seen before include "Designate" , "Propose - name" , "Put forward (as candidate for election)" , "Pick as a candidate" , "Propose - a mention (anag)" .)