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to anoint
01
ungir
to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The priest anoints the sick with holy oil during the sacrament of anointing.
El sacerdote ungi a los enfermos con aceite santo durante el sacramento de la unción.
Last Sunday, the bishop anointed the newly confirmed with chrism oil.
El domingo pasado, el obispo ungió a los recién confirmados con aceite de crisma.
02
consagrar
to choose whom an important position or job will be given to, generally done by a person of power
Example
The board decided to anoint her as the new CEO after months of deliberation.
La junta decidió designarla como la nueva CEO después de meses de deliberación.
The party leader sought to anoint his successor before stepping down from office.
El líder del partido buscó designar a su sucesor antes de renunciar al cargo.
