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anoint

/əˈnɔɪnt/

Translations

anointverb

anointed

Past Simple

anointed

Past Participle

anointing

Gerund

/əˈnɔɪnt/

The priest will anoint the sick with holy oil.

Священник помажет больного святым маслом.

The board decided to anoint her as the new CEO.

Совет решил назначить её новым генеральным директором.

Additional translations

Synonyms

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.