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anoints

[əˈnɔɪnts]

anoints Definition

  • 1smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
  • 2consecrate 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

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Antonyms for anoints

Phrases with anoints

  • to declare oneself to be something

    Example

    He anointed himself as the leader of the group.

  • to praise someone excessively

    Example

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

  • 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.'