Definition of Anoint
Anoint
a·noint


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to rub or smear something with some substance, especially oil, typically as a part of a religious ritual/ceremony; consecrate, ordain or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony; nominate a successor to or a leading candidate for a position, typically in ministry;

e.g. The priest used a leaf to anoint their heads with oil.

(verb)
to choose, nominate, or designate someone for some position, especially to confer a holy/divine office on someone by applying oil to them;

e.g. They ruled to anoint her as the new head of the organization.



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