verb🔗ShareTo smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil."The baker was anointing the loaf of bread with melted butter before placing it in the oven. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration."The priest is anointing the new church altar with holy oil during the dedication ceremony. "religionritualtheologyChat 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 CEO is anointing his daughter as his successor to lead the company. "politicsreligionroyalpositiongovernmentorganizationjobChat 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 priest is anointing the new king with oil during the coronation ceremony. "religionritualroyalgovernmenthistorytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnointment"the anointings of Jesus"religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
