anoints

[əˈnɔɪnts]

anoints Definition

• 1. smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
• 2. consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that involves the token applying of oil.

Using anoints: Examples

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

• Example

  The priest anointed the sick man with holy oil.

• Example

  The king was anointed with oil during his coronation ceremony.

• Example

  She anointed her forehead with fragrant oil.

anoints Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for anoints

• bless
• consecrate
• sanctify
• hallow

Antonyms for anoints

• desecrate
• profane

Phrases with anoints

• anoint oneself

  to declare oneself to be something

  Example

  He anointed himself as the leader of the group.

• anoint someone with praise

  to praise someone excessively

  Example

  The critics anointed the young actress with praise for her performance.

• anoint someone as something

  to officially appoint or designate someone as something

  Example

  The board of directors anointed her as the new CEO of the company.

Origins of anoints

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

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Summary: anoints in Brief

'Anoints' [əˈnɔɪnts] means to smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony, or to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that involves the token applying of oil. It is often used in religious contexts, as in 'The priest anointed the sick man with holy oil.' The verb can also be used figuratively, as in 'The critics anointed the young actress with praise for her performance.'