Inducts into the priesthood (7)

I believe the answer is:

ordains

(Other definitions for ordains that I've seen before include "Invests with priestly authority" , "Appoints to a clerical post" , "frocks" , "Officially orders" , "Consecrates" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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