anointed; anointing; anoints
1
: to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
2
a
: to apply oil to as part of a religious ceremony
The priest anointed the sick.
b
: to choose by or as if by divine election
anoint him as his successor
also
: to designate as if by a ritual anointment
Critics have anointed her as an important new literary figure.
anointer
noun
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The magazine anointed her the most popular actress of the year.
anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection
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Early on, the earnest young shepherd with no leadership or battle skills was unexpectedly anointed the future King of Israel by Samuel (Stephen Lang), who was following the word of God.
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Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
India have the depth of talent in every department and even barely missed injured superstar Jasprit Bumrah, who for those who don’t know is soon to be anointed the GOAT quick.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The biblical drama tells the story of David (Michael Iskander), an outcast teenager who is anointed as the new king by the prophet Samuel (Stephen Lang) as the once-mighty King Saul (Ali Suliman) falls victim to his own pride and begins to lose power.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
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Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Jon Buscemi has been anointed the original sneakerhead and a serial entrepreneur.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
India have the depth of talent in every department and even barely missed injured superstar Jasprit Bumrah, who for those who don’t know is soon to be anointed the GOAT quick.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The biblical drama tells the story of David (Michael Iskander), an outcast teenager who is anointed as the new king by the prophet Samuel (Stephen Lang) as the once-mighty King Saul (Ali Suliman) falls victim to his own pride and begins to lose power.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Anoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anoint. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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