verbπShareTo smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil."The mechanic anointed the rusty bolt with oil to loosen it. "ritualreligionroyaltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration."The priest anointed the baby's forehead with oil during the baptism ceremony. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor."The manager anointed Sarah as his successor before he retired. "politicsgovernmentreligionroyalstatepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony."During the coronation ceremony, the archbishop anointed Charles as the new King of England. "royalreligiongovernmentritualhistorystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons"The anointed was chosen by the tribal elders to lead the community through the difficult times ahead. "religiontheologypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving undergone the process of anointing."The newly anointed queen waved to the cheering crowd. "religionroyalritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUtter; thorough; eminent."The movie critic declared the young actress an anointed star after her breathtaking debut performance. "religionroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
