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a·noint
(ə-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, inūnct- : in-, on; see in-2 + unguere, to smear.]
a·noint′er n.
a·noint′ment n.
anoint
(əˈnɔɪnt)vb (tr)
1. to smear or rub over with oil or an oily liquid
2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) to apply oil to as a sign of consecration or sanctification in a sacred rite
[C14: from Old French enoint, from enoindre, from Latin inunguere, from in-2 + unguere to smear with oil]
aˈnointer n
aˈnointment n
a•noint
(əˈnɔɪnt)v.t.
1. to apply an ointment or oily liquid to by rubbing or sprinkling.
2. to smear with any liquid.
3. to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes the token applying of oil.
4. to choose formally: anointed a successor.
[1300–50; Middle English, derivative of anoynt, enoynt (past participle) < Old French enoint < Latin inūnctus anointed, past participle of inunguere=in- in-2 + unguere to smear, anoint]
a•noint′er, n.
a•noint′ment, n.
anoint
Past participle: anointed
Gerund: anointing
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Verb | 1. | anoint - choose by or as if by divine intervention; "She was anointed the head of the Christian fundamentalist group" |
2. | ![]() bless - give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son" |
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Translations
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anoint
(əˈnoint) verb to smear or cover with ointment or oil especially in a religious ceremony. anointed by a priest.