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anoint

verb

/əˈnɔɪnt/

Meaning

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

The priest anointed the king with holy oil.

anointed one

consecrate, bless, sanctify, ordain, dedicate

curse, desecrate, condemn

anoint with oil, anoint as leader, anointed king

To make something greater by adding to it; to increase.

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

to engage in games or sports for enjoyment

To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound