anoint in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

anoint in the PONS Dictionary

anoint Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to anoint sb king
sacrer qn roi
to anoint sb as one's successor
désigner qn comme son successeur
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Originally, the washing and anointing portions of the ceremony were performed nude.
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Other names are also used, such as (holy oil), (consecrated oil), and or (anointing).
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It was merely a room to sit in and be anointed in.
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It is anointed with "chandan" (sandalwood paste) and saffron ("kungumappoo") twice a year.
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Following baptism, the child is anointed with a special oil (miron) and dressed in new clothing.
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It then sent him to anoint himself and bathe before he slept, so he would be whole on the morning.
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On feast days, after the faithful have venerated the icon of the feast, they are anointed ("myrovania") on the forehead with blessed oil.
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Bodies were normally anointed, but there seems to be no time here.
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He was anointed with oil and water by the chief priest, who placed on his head the crown or "xiuhuitzolli".
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The sacrament of anointing can be administered to an individual whether at home, in a hospital or institution, or in church.
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