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anoint
[ uh-noint ]
verb (used with object)
- to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
- to smear with any liquid.
- to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes the token applying of oil:
He anointed the new high priest.
- to dedicate to the service of God.
- to select for an honor, a particular role or office, etc.:
After today’s interview, it looks like he will soon be anointed as head of the new Special Projects division.
The headline read, “Dictionary.com anoints ‘allyship’ yvlog of the Year for 2021.”
anoint
/ əˈɔɪԳ /
verb
- to smear or rub over with oil or an oily liquid
- to apply oil to as a sign of consecration or sanctification in a sacred rite
Derived Forms
- ˈԴǾԳٱ, noun
- ˈԴǾԳٳԳ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·ԴǾԳ· noun
- ·ԴǾԳ·Գ noun
- ··ԴǾԳ verb (used with object)
- re··ԴǾԳ·Գ noun
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of anoint1
Example Sentences
It was Burns who introduced the Mad Dog press at USC and anointed Marshall, whose length — at 6-feet-4 — allows the Trojans to induce mismatches when opposing offenses are forced to speed up.
But she proved the doubters wrong, anointing herself in the process as a global fashion icon.
Late in Tuesday’s win, Finney-Smith set a powerful screen, finished a nifty dunk and then pulled off a dramatic steal, leading coach JJ Redick to anoint him as one of the team’s spiritual leaders.
Grammy voters go back and forth with this award: Sometimes they anoint headstrong youngsters as rock’s great new hope; other times they congratulate wizened oldsters for staying in the game.
To a man who has suggested he was anointed by God, such questioning of his rule would likely get under his skin.
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