Synonyms of anoint

Antonyms of anoint

Collocations of anoint

holy oil
Frequency: 70 %

The priest anointed the child with holy oil during the baptism.

head
Frequency: 65 %

The tradition of anointing the head with oil dates back to ancient times.

king
Frequency: 60 %

The prophet anointed the new king with oil as a symbol of his authority.

blessing
Frequency: 50 %

The priest anointed the couple with a blessing before their wedding ceremony.

ointment
Frequency: 45 %

She anointed her skin with a soothing ointment after being out in the sun all day.

Idiomatic Expressions for anoint

  • Phrase: anointed with success
    Meaning: to be blessed or favored with success
    Usage: After years of hard work, she was finally anointed with success.