verb🔗ShareTo smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil."The baker will anoint the bread dough with olive oil to give it a golden crust. "religionritualbodyroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration."The priest anointed the new teacher with holy oil, signifying her official start at the school. "religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor."The school principal anointed Maria as the student council president. "politicsreligionritualgovernmentroyalorganizationpositiontheologystatehistoryjobsocietytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony."The queen was anointed king during a special ceremony in the castle. "religionroyalgovernmentpoliticsritualhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
