Anoint

Quick meaning: Anoint is a verb meaning (transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
2. (transitive, historical) To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.
3. (transitive, figuratively) To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.

Example Sentences

Anoint Hazael to be king over Syria.

And Fragrant Oils the ſtiffen'd Limbs anoint.

He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay.

Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his [Aaron's] head and anoint him.

Word Forms

• anoints
• anointing
• anointed

Synonyms for anoint

Depending on context, synonyms include salve, pomade, pomate, pomatum, anele.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anele, consecrate, promote, coronate, embrocate, annoint.

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