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to anoint
01
to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act
02
to choose whom an important position or job will be given to, generally done by a person of power
Example
They have anointed the sacred relics with fragrant oils for generations.
The priest anoints the sick with holy oil during the sacrament of anointing.
Last Sunday, the bishop anointed the newly confirmed with chrism oil.
By the time the ceremony ended, the minister had anointed all the newborns with consecrated oil.
Tomorrow, the shaman will anoint the tribal leader with blessed oil in a traditional ritual.
