oleare — meaning in English

English meaning

• anoint verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
• oil noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.

Senses

oleare 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.
• oil (transitive) To lubricate with oil.
• oil (transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.

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.

oil — full definition

1. noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
2. verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.

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