Anoint

Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪnt/

Definitions of anoint

verb to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance as part of a religious ceremony or ritual

Example Sentences

A1 The priest anointed the baby with holy oil during the baptism.

A2 In some cultures, it is customary to anoint the sick with oils for healing purposes.

B1 The queen was anointed with oil as part of the coronation ceremony.

B2 The coach anointed the team captain as the leader of the squad.

C1 The artist was anointed as the next big thing in the art world by critics.

C2 The CEO was anointed by the board of directors to lead the company into a new era of growth.

Examples of anoint in a Sentence

formal The priest will anoint the baby with holy oil during the baptism ceremony.

informal My grandma likes to anoint her plants with a special fertilizer to help them grow.

slang I heard that new rapper got anointed as the next big thing in hip hop.

figurative The committee decided to anoint her as the new leader of the organization.

Grammatical Forms of anoint

• past tense: anointed
• plural: anoints
• comparative: more anointed
• superlative: most anointed
• present tense: anoints
• future tense: will anoint
• perfect tense: has anointed
• continuous tense: is anointing
• singular: anoints
• positive degree: anoint
• infinitive: to anoint
• gerund: anointing
• participle: anointing

Origin and Evolution of anoint

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'anoint' comes from the Old French word 'enoint', which is derived from the Latin word 'inunguere' meaning 'to smear or rub with oil'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in religious contexts to signify the act of applying oil as a ritualistic or symbolic gesture, the word 'anoint' has evolved to also mean to consecrate or appoint someone to a position of authority or honor.