anoint — to put oil or water on someone in a religious ceremony, especially to make them a priest or king
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put oil or water on someone in a religious ceremony, especially to make them a priest or king
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɔɪnt/
Korean meaning: 기름이나 물을 발라주다, 성직자나 왕으로 임명하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**노인**트
Example Sentences
- The cat somehow anointed itself as the neighborhood's self-appointed security guard.
- My grandmother anointed me as the official jar opener in the family.
- The ancient ritual required the high priest to anoint the new ruler with sacred oils.
anoint
VERB//əˈnɔɪnt//
to put oil or water on someone in a religious ceremony, especially to make them a priest or king
an elderly bishop in ceremonial robes carefully pours holy oil from a small vessel onto the forehead of a young man kneeling before him. The oil glistens as it flows down in a thin stream from the ornate container. The kneeling man closes his eyes respectfully as the sacred oil touches his skin. The bishop's other hand rests gently on the man's shoulder in blessing. Several other clergy members stand nearby holding candles and watching the sacred ritual. The altar behind them glows with warm candlelight creating a reverent atmosphere. the religious act of anointing someone with oil in a ceremonial blessing
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inunguere', meaning 'to smear or rub with oil'. This word comes from ancient religious traditions where oil was applied to people or objects as a form of blessing or consecration.
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📝Examples
“The cat somehow anointed itself as the neighborhood's self-appointed security guard.”
“My grandmother anointed me as the official jar opener in the family.”
“The ancient ritual required the high priest to anoint the new ruler with sacred oils.”
“She was anointed as the heir apparent after years of preparation.”
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