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a·noint
 anoint
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- pronunciation:
noInt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
anoints, anointing, anointed |
| definition 1: |
to put oil or ointment on, especially as part of a religious ritual that confers honor and sacredness.
The Egyptian mummies were anointed with perfumed oils.The queen was anointed before being crowned.I will now anoint myself with my new, expensive suntan lotion.- synonyms:
- embrocate, oil
- similar words:
- lubricate, salve, smear
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| definition 2: |
to confer a particular high status on by applying oil, as in a religious ritual.
The priests anointed him king.- synonyms:
- consecrate, hallow, sanctify
- similar words:
- crown, enthrone, ordain
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| related words: |
bless, consecrate |
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