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- [uh-noint]
- /əˈnɔɪnt/
- /əˈnɔɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-noint]
- /əˈnɔɪnt/
Definitions of anointed word
- adjective anointed chosen officially to do an important job 3
- verb with object anointed to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to. 1
- verb with object anointed to smear with any liquid. 1
- verb with object anointed to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes the token applying of oil: He anointed the new high priest. 1
- verb with object anointed to dedicate to the service of God. 1
- noun anointed Simple past tense and past participle of anoint. 1
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Origin of anointed
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 Anointed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anointed 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.
anointed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anointed
adjective anointed
- transmundane — reaching beyond or existing outside the physical or visible world.
- tabbed — a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration.
- deistic — a person who believes in deism.
- sacramental — of, relating to, or of the nature of a sacrament, especially the sacrament of the Eucharist.
- greasy — smeared, covered, or soiled with grease.
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