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- [uh-noint]
- /əˈnɔɪnt/
- /əˈnɔɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-noint]
- /əˈnɔɪnt/
Definitions of anoint word
- verb anoint To anoint someone means to put oil or water on a part of their body, usually for religious reasons. 3
- verb anoint If a person in a position of authority anoints someone, they choose them to do a particular important job. 3
- verb anoint to smear or rub over with oil or an oily liquid 3
- verb anoint to apply oil to as a sign of consecration or sanctification in a sacred rite 3
- verb transitive anoint to rub oil or ointment on 3
- verb transitive anoint to put oil on in a ceremony of consecration 3
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Origin of anoint
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English anoynten, derivative of anoynt, enoynt (past participle) < Old French enoint < Latin inūnctus anointed (past participle of inungere), equivalent to in- in-2 + ung- smear with oil + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Anoint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anoint popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
anoint usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anoint
verb anoint
- bless — When someone such as a priest blesses people or things, he asks for God's favour and protection for them.
- grease — the melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state.
- sanctify — to make holy; set apart as sacred; consecrate.
- rub — to subject the surface of (a thing or person) to pressure and friction, as in cleaning, smoothing, polishing, coating, massaging, or soothing: to rub a table top with wax polish; to rub the entire back area.
- smear — to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread.
Top questions with anoint
- how to anoint your home?
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- why do shepherds anoint sheep with oil?
- why did mary anoint jesus feet?
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- how to anoint yourself with oil?
- how to anoint oil for prayer?
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