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salben — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anoint verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.

Senses

salben is used for these senses in English:

  • anoint (transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.

anoint — full definition

  1. verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
  2. verb To formally choose or name someone for an important role, especially a successor.

Related German words