a·noint ( -noint )tr.v. a·noint·ed, a·noint·ing, a·noints 1. To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to. 2. To put oil on during a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration. 3. To choose by or as if by divine intervention. [Middle English enointen, from Old French enoint, past participle of enoindre, from Latin inunguere, in  nct- : in-, on; see in-2 + unguere, to smear.]a·noint er n.a·noint ment n. |
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| Noun | 1. |  anointing - the act of applying oil or an oily liquidapplication, coating, covering - the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"; |
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