anoint
/əˈnɔɪnt/verb
Definition
To pour or smear oil on a person's head or body as a sign of consecration, divine appointment, healing, or honor.
Modern Equivalent
consecrate with oil / ceremonially apply oil
Usage Notes
Kings, priests, and prophets were anointed for service. 'Christ' (Greek) and 'Messiah' (Hebrew) both mean 'the Anointed One.' Anointing also accompanied healing prayer.
Example Verse
“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”1 Samuel 16:13