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anoints Definition and Meaning in English (anoints definition)

verb
Synonyms:blessesconsecratessanctifies
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Anoints definition: To smear or rub with oil or sacred ointment, typically as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.

Definitions of Anoints

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To smear or rub with oil or sacred ointment, typically as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To designate or consecrate someone for a particular role, office, or divine mission, often with a religious ceremony involving oil.

Example Sentences

formal

“The priest anoints the forehead of the new member during the baptism ceremony.”

formal

“He anoints the sick with holy oil, praying for their recovery.”

Synonyms

blessesconsecratessanctifiesordainssmears

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveanoint
past tenseanointed
present participleanointing
nounanointment

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Anoints definition: To smear or rub with oil or sacred ointment, typically as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.
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'Anoints' translates to 'anoints' in English. Anoints definition: To smear or rub with oil or sacred ointment, typically as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.
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