anoint

[əˈnɔɪnt]

anoint Definition

  • 1smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
  • 2nominate or choose (someone) as successor to or leading candidate for a position.

Using anoint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anoint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The priest anointed the sick man with oil.

  • Example

    The new king was anointed in a lavish ceremony.

  • Example

    She was anointed as the company's new CEO.

anoint Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for anoint

Phrases with anoint

  • a person who is believed to have been chosen by God for a special purpose, especially a king or messiah

    Example

    The prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king of Israel.

  • to declare oneself as the chosen one for a particular task or position

    Example

    He anointed himself as the leader of the group without consulting anyone else.

  • anoint with success

    to give someone or something a good start or a positive outlook

    Example

    The team's coach anointed them with success before the big game.

Origins of anoint

from Old French 'enoint', past participle of 'enoindre', from Latin 'inungere', meaning 'smear on'

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Summary: anoint in Brief

To 'anoint' [əˈnɔɪnt] means to smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony. It can also mean to nominate or choose someone for a position. Examples include 'The priest anointed the sick man with oil' and 'She was anointed as the company's new CEO.' Phrases like 'anointed one' and 'anoint oneself' denote a chosen person or self-declared leader, respectively.