verb🔗ShareSalben, einölenTo smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil."The baker will anoint the bread dough with olive oil to give it a golden crust. "Der Bäcker wird den Brotteig mit Olivenöl bestreichen, um ihm eine goldene Kruste zu verleihen.religionritualbodyroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalben, weihenTo apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration."The priest anointed the new teacher with holy oil, signifying her official start at the school. "Der Priester salbte die neue Lehrerin mit heiligem Öl und signalisierte damit ihren offiziellen Beginn an der Schule.religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErnennen, einsetzenTo choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor."The school principal anointed Maria as the student council president. "Der Schulleiter ernannte Maria zur Schülersprecherin.politicsreligionritualgovernmentroyalorganizationpositiontheologystatehistoryjobsocietytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalben, krönenTo mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony."The queen was anointed king during a special ceremony in the castle. "Die Königin wurde während einer besonderen Zeremonie im Schloss zum König gekrönt.religionroyalgovernmentpoliticsritualhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
