Appoint
'appoint' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(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.
(I know that name is a kind of appoint)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for name that I've seen before include "Monicker" , "Reputation; identify" , "Title; famous person" , "Moniker" , "By which a person is known" .)
'appoint' is the definition.
(I know that nominate is a kind of appoint)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for nominate that I've seen before include "Specify (person for job)" , "give name" , "Propose - a mention (anag)" , "Put forward (as candidate for election)" , "Propose - name" .)