anoint

[Mezirpum]

administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

[latindictionary]

choose by or as if by divine intervention

[KalanNug]

Anoint is an action that involves smearing or applying a substance, typically oil or ointment, on a person or an object, often for the purpose of religious consecration, ritual blessing or ceremonial recognition. It can also refer to the act of formally choosing or appointing someone for a particular role or job.

[Konraddync 0]

to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil

[ScottLer]

to apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration