χρίω — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

χρίω is used for these senses in English:

• anoint (transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
• 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 Greek words