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anoint

 

[ ษ™หˆnษ”ษชnt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious ceremony

To anoint means to apply oil or another liquid in a ceremonial manner, often as part of a religious or sacred rite. It is commonly associated with the blessing or consecration of individuals, such as kings or priests, symbolizing their divine appointment. Anointing can also refer to the act of treating someone with respect and honor. This practice has deep historical roots and is found in many cultures and religions.

Synonyms

bless, consecrate, oil, sanctify.

Examples of usage

  • The priest will anoint the sick.
  • During the coronation, the monarch was anointed with holy oil.
  • She felt the need to anoint her new home with sage.
  • The healer anointed his patient with fragrant oils.

Translations

Translations of the word "anoint" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ungir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคทเฅ‡เค• เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช salben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengurapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผะฐะทะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ namaszczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅก—ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oindre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ungir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meshetmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ฆ„์„ ๋ฐ”๋ฅด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุณุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomazat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomazaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ‚ๆฒน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomaลพiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smyrja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒญแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaฤŸlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ungir

Etymology

The word 'anoint' comes from the Latin 'unctor', which is derived from 'ungere', meaning 'to smear or oil'. The practice of anointing has existed since ancient times, with references found in religious texts, such as the Hebrew Bible, where it signifies God's approval for leadership and sacred roles. It was historically important in monarchies; rulers were anointed as a sign of their divine appointment. In Christianity, anointing has significant implications, used in ceremonies like baptism and confirmation. Over the centuries, anointing has also evolved into medicinal and therapeutic contexts, reflecting its broad cultural significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,667, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.