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Definition anoint in British English

anoint verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈnɔɪnt/
1

to put oil on a part of someone's body in a religious ceremony

Synonyms and related words
anoint bless blessing
2

to decide that someone should be given a particular important job

Example

His colleagues predict he'll be anointed party chairman next year.

Synonyms and related words
anoint appoint delegate
Definition anoint in British English