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anointed

UK
/əˈnɔɪtɪd/
US
/əˈnɔɪtɪd/

Translations

anointedadjective
more anointed
Comp.
most anointed
Super.
UK
/əˈnɔɪntɪd/
US
/əˈnɔɪntɪd/
ointSens religieux : consacré par l’onction.
The anointed priest stood at the altar, ready to lead the sacred ceremony.
Le prêtre oint se tenait à l’autel, prêt à présider la cérémonie sacrée.
éluSens figuré : choisi pour une fonction ou une mission.
The anointed leader was expected to guide the community with wisdom and integrity.
Le leader élu devait guider la communauté avec sagesse et intégrité.
Synonyms
chosen
blessed
sacred
holy
divine
anointednoun
anointed
pl
UK
/əˈnɔɪn.tɪd/
US
/əˈnɔɪn.tɪd/
Used, usually with the definite article, to denote people who have been chosen or consecrated; functions as a count noun whose singular and plural forms coincide.
ointTerme religieux ou biblique.
The anointed gathered in the sanctuary to renew their vows.
Les oints se sont rassemblés dans le sanctuaire pour renouveler leurs vœux.
Synonyms
chosen
anointed one
messiah
chosen one
elect
appointed one
savior
deliverer
consecrated one
ordained one
anointverb

anointed

Past Simple

anointed
Past Simple
anointed
Past Participle
anointing
Gerund
UK
/əˈnɔɪnt/
US
/əˈnɔɪnt/
oindreS’emploie surtout pour l’application d’huile ou de baume, notamment dans un contexte religieux.
The priest anointed the child's forehead with holy oil during the baptism.
Le prêtre oignit le front de l’enfant avec de l’huile sainte pendant le baptême.
Additional translations
consacrerAu sens figuré, dans un registre formel ou cérémoniel, pour désigner quelqu’un comme élu à une fonction.
désignerSens figuré courant : choisir officiellement quelqu’un pour un poste ou un rôle.
Synonyms
rub
smear
apply
bless
consecrate
sanctify
oil

Definitions

anointedadjective
Chosen or designated for a particular role or office, often with a sense of divine approval or blessing.
The anointed leader was expected to guide the community with wisdom and integrity.
Having been ceremonially conferred with oil as part of a religious ritual, symbolizing consecration or sanctification.
The anointed priest stood at the altar, ready to lead the sacred ceremony.
anointednoun
A person or group of people who have been chosen or consecrated, especially by a religious rite of anointing.
The anointed gathered in the sanctuary to renew their vows.
anointverb
To apply oil or ointment to, often as part of a religious ceremony.
The priest anointed the child's forehead with holy oil during the baptism.
To choose or designate someone for a particular role or position, often in a ceremonial or formal manner.
The board anointed her as the new CEO of the company.
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