verb🔗ShareOindre, enduireTo 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. "Le mécanicien a oint le boulon rouillé d'huile pour le desserrer.ritualreligionroyaltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOindre, consacrerTo 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. "Le prêtre a oint le front du bébé avec de l'huile pendant la cérémonie de baptême.religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNommer, désignerTo 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. "Le directeur a nommé Sarah comme son successeur avant de prendre sa retraite.politicsgovernmentreligionroyalstatepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOindre, sacrerTo 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. "Pendant la cérémonie de couronnement, l'archevêque a sacré Charles comme nouveau roi d'Angleterre.royalreligiongovernmentritualhistorystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn ointA 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. "L'oint a été choisi par les anciens de la tribu pour diriger la communauté à travers les temps difficiles à venir.religiontheologypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOintHaving undergone the process of anointing."The newly anointed queen waved to the cheering crowd. "La reine nouvellement ointe salua la foule en délire.religionroyalritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareComplet, entier, éminentUtter; thorough; eminent."The movie critic declared the young actress an anointed star after her breathtaking debut performance. "Le critique de cinéma a déclaré la jeune actrice une star éminente après sa performance de début époustouflante.religionroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
