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English 2 senses of the word anoint:
VERBcognitionanointchoose by or as if by divine intervention
bodyanoint, inunct, oil, anele, embrocateadminister an oil or ointment to
anoint pronunciation
Soundsahnoy'nt
Rhymesappoint ... wellpoint: 18 rhymes with oynt...
Englishanoint: 2 senses verb 1, cognition
MeaningChoose by or as if by divine intervention.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Example"She was anointed the head of the Christian fundamentalist group"
Broaderchoose, take, select, pick outpick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Englishanoint: 2 senses verb 2, body
MeaningAdminister an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody with something
Synonymsinunct, oil, anele, embrocate
BroaderblessGive a benediction to
Spanishungir
Catalanungir, untar
Nounsanointerone who anoints as a religious ceremony
anointmentthe act of applying oil or an oily liquid / liquid

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