vt.

1. 任命……為牧師（或神父等），授……以聖職[O9][H]
   She was ordained the first woman priest of her church.

   她被委任為她教會的第一位女牧師。

2. （法律等）制定，規定；命令[+（that）]
   The emperor ordained that all foreigners be expelled.

   皇帝下令將所有外國人驅逐出境。

3. （神、命運等）注定[+（that）]

vi.

1. 頒布命令

v.

1. confer holy orders on.
2. order officially.
   ▸(of God or fate) decide in advance.