Anoint
/əˈnɔɪnt/verb
To rub or smear a substance like oil on someone or something, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
The priest anointed the baby with oil during the baptism.
Often appears as...
- anoint with oil
- anoint a king
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Religious
verb
To appoint, select or designate someone for a specific role or purpose.
She was anointed the new head of the department.
Often appears as...
- anoint as leader
- anoint the successor
verb
To treat with a substance like an ointment to promote healing or provide care.
The nurse anointed the wound with an antiseptic cream.
Often appears as...
- anoint with cream
- anoint the skin
Usage tips
Medical
verb
To rub or smear a substance like oil on someone or something, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
The priest anointed the baby with oil during the baptism.
Often appears as...
- anoint with oil
- anoint a king
Usage tips
Religious
verb
To appoint, select or designate someone for a specific role or purpose.
She was anointed the new head of the department.
Often appears as...
- anoint as leader
- anoint the successor
verb
To treat with a substance like an ointment to promote healing or provide care.
The nurse anointed the wound with an antiseptic cream.
Often appears as...
- anoint with cream
- anoint the skin
Usage tips
Medical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Ceremonies
Use 'anoint' to describe a sacred act performed by religious figures like priests or shamans.
The tribal elder anointed the warrior with sacred oils.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Act
'Anoint' often symbolizes a chosen status or divine favor in religious context.
In the ceremony, she was anointed as the chosen speaker.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Respect religious beliefs when discussing anointing, as it is a spiritual tradition for many.
He spoke respectfully about how kings were anointed in historical times.
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Eoin Macken on Playing...
Galilee because when Herod died instead of anointing one of his sons his King because he went to be crazy he divided it into like tetrarch's that became like rulers of certain areas you find comfort here where your father once rule Antipas marries her Odia who is his brother's life and then that's where salomi comes
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The Snake Room PIPE Snake...
whenever I'm not anointed I don't like to mess with these things if I was to say where I was going to most likely get being that I'd say in the snake room Andrew believes that here in the snake room without God's protection he is vulnerable to being bitten and killed
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Mystery of the Romanovs...
in the world controlling one-tenth of the Earth's surface and fortune were thirty billion dollars until the Revolution the Tsar was considered the Anointed of God he controlled the government he was the supreme head of
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The Killer Rat with...
anoint, they will lick their spines and we've never been entirely sure why they're doing it. But here, look, you can see the crested rat and it's rubbing it in to the hairs on the side of its body.
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What if a US presidential...
could just anoint their candidate to be president, even without the popular vote, or a majority in electoral college. That could happen. Now some people would call that outcome a perfectly legal,
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Circumcision PIPE National...
gone is the white clay pain of a boy now tondo undergoes a centuries-old custom a coating of fat but instead of the animal fat his ancestors used he's anointed with margarine from the supermarket
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Stephen Friend: The hunt...
when it comes to health and disease, acting as if we're voyeurs. We delegate the responsibility for the understanding of our disease, for the treatment of our disease, to anointed experts.
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Bear Eats Dead Whale PIPE...
even attracted a shy pack of wolves only too happy to anoint themselves with the scent of rotting whale it was months before the scavengers finally cleaned up
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Dead Whale Carcass Feast...
even attracted a shy pack of wolves only too happy to anoint themselves for the scent of rotting whale it was months before the scavengers finally cleaned up
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Male Circumcision PIPE...
clay pain of a boy now tanto undergoes a centuries-old custom a coating of fat but instead of the animal fat his ancestors he's anointed with margarine
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Eoin Macken on Playing...
Galilee because when Herod died instead of anointing one of his sons his King because he went to be crazy he divided it into like tetrarch's that became like rulers of certain areas you find comfort here where your father once rule Antipas marries her Odia who is his brother's life and then that's where salomi comes
Video examples
The Snake Room PIPE Snake...
whenever I'm not anointed I don't like to mess with these things if I was to say where I was going to most likely get being that I'd say in the snake room Andrew believes that here in the snake room without God's protection he is vulnerable to being bitten and killed
Video examples
Mystery of the Romanovs...
in the world controlling one-tenth of the Earth's surface and fortune were thirty billion dollars until the Revolution the Tsar was considered the Anointed of God he controlled the government he was the supreme head of
Video examples
The Killer Rat with...
anoint, they will lick their spines and we've never been entirely sure why they're doing it. But here, look, you can see the crested rat and it's rubbing it in to the hairs on the side of its body.
Video examples
What if a US presidential...
could just anoint their candidate to be president, even without the popular vote, or a majority in electoral college. That could happen. Now some people would call that outcome a perfectly legal,
Video examples
Circumcision PIPE National...
gone is the white clay pain of a boy now tondo undergoes a centuries-old custom a coating of fat but instead of the animal fat his ancestors used he's anointed with margarine from the supermarket
Video examples
Stephen Friend: The hunt...
when it comes to health and disease, acting as if we're voyeurs. We delegate the responsibility for the understanding of our disease, for the treatment of our disease, to anointed experts.
Video examples
Bear Eats Dead Whale PIPE...
even attracted a shy pack of wolves only too happy to anoint themselves with the scent of rotting whale it was months before the scavengers finally cleaned up
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Dead Whale Carcass Feast...
even attracted a shy pack of wolves only too happy to anoint themselves for the scent of rotting whale it was months before the scavengers finally cleaned up
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Male Circumcision PIPE...
clay pain of a boy now tanto undergoes a centuries-old custom a coating of fat but instead of the animal fat his ancestors he's anointed with margarine
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Quote examples
Noah Wyle
American Actor
I was not necessarily the best student. I was not necessarily the favourite kid. I wasn't necessarily the most responsible or the most ambitious, and suddenly, when you get given celebrity, you get anointed with all these lovely qualities that you don't have, necessarily, but everyone assumes you must because you're successful.
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Martin Luther King III
American Activist
If I woke up every day attempting to be my father, I would fail miserably. I think he was anointed. He was chosen by God, and there are few men or women in our world that will be chosen by God to make the kind of impact that he made.
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Lorraine Toussaint
Trinidadian Actress
When you're playing a real character, you want to honor that person and receive inspiration from that person. They need to anoint you in some way that allows you to borrow just a small piece of their soul. That is the flame.
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Eugene Fama
American Economist
People are always saying that prices are too high. When they turn out to be right, we anoint them. When they turn out to be wrong, we ignore them. They are typically right and wrong about half the time.
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Larry Gagosian
American Businessman
You have to be a little bit cautious when the market gets quite strong because there's a tendency to anoint a genius artist every other day. That would be a word of advice for the collectors out there.
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Pat Robertson
American Clergyman
I also pray for favor and His anointing on my life and ministry that I might have spiritual blessing when I minister to people. They're my principal prayers; I don't have a prayer list that I go down.
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Trace Lysette
American Actress
I happen to believe that trans people are anointed, and because of our experiences and the unique way we see the world, we can bring so much to a role. We just need the opportunity to show that.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Don't judge other people. For example, if you want God's anointing to be on you for parenting, you need to be careful not to criticize other parents.
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Scott Borchetta
American Businessman
Winning 'American Idol' really anoints you the opportunity to have a great career; it does not anoint you a career.
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Michael Capuano
American Politician
No politician wants to be challenged. They all say they want to be, but we all want to be anointed.
Quote examples
Noah Wyle
American Actor
I was not necessarily the best student. I was not necessarily the favourite kid. I wasn't necessarily the most responsible or the most ambitious, and suddenly, when you get given celebrity, you get anointed with all these lovely qualities that you don't have, necessarily, but everyone assumes you must because you're successful.
Quote examples
Martin Luther King III
American Activist
If I woke up every day attempting to be my father, I would fail miserably. I think he was anointed. He was chosen by God, and there are few men or women in our world that will be chosen by God to make the kind of impact that he made.
Quote examples
Lorraine Toussaint
Trinidadian Actress
When you're playing a real character, you want to honor that person and receive inspiration from that person. They need to anoint you in some way that allows you to borrow just a small piece of their soul. That is the flame.
Quote examples
Eugene Fama
American Economist
People are always saying that prices are too high. When they turn out to be right, we anoint them. When they turn out to be wrong, we ignore them. They are typically right and wrong about half the time.
Quote examples
Larry Gagosian
American Businessman
You have to be a little bit cautious when the market gets quite strong because there's a tendency to anoint a genius artist every other day. That would be a word of advice for the collectors out there.
Quote examples
Pat Robertson
American Clergyman
I also pray for favor and His anointing on my life and ministry that I might have spiritual blessing when I minister to people. They're my principal prayers; I don't have a prayer list that I go down.
Quote examples
Trace Lysette
American Actress
I happen to believe that trans people are anointed, and because of our experiences and the unique way we see the world, we can bring so much to a role. We just need the opportunity to show that.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Don't judge other people. For example, if you want God's anointing to be on you for parenting, you need to be careful not to criticize other parents.
Quote examples
Scott Borchetta
American Businessman
Winning 'American Idol' really anoints you the opportunity to have a great career; it does not anoint you a career.
Quote examples
Michael Capuano
American Politician
No politician wants to be challenged. They all say they want to be, but we all want to be anointed.
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