anoint

🇺🇸 /əˈnɔɪnt/ 🇬🇧 /əˈnɔɪnt/
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verb
R

To apply oil or a similar substance to someone's body, usually as part of a religious or ceremonial act.

The king was anointed with holy oil during the coronation ceremony.

translation

v. To apply oil or a similar substance to someone's body, usually as part of a religious or ceremonial act.

Word Forms

3rd Present anoints
Past anointed
Perfect anointed
Progressive anointing