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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Lauren Coates, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Several of these texts mentioned anointing statues of Greek and Roman deities—including one depicting Artemis, the Greek goddess of wild animals, in Sicily.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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“Anoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anoint. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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