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How to pronounce “anoint”
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Pronunciation guide for anoint
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of anoint with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 7 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- What if a US presidential candidate refuses to concede after an election?
could just anoint their candidate to be president,
- Definition summary
- (transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
Example 1 of 7
How to pronounce anoint
What if a US presidential candidate refuses to concede after an election?
could just anoint their candidate to be president,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “anoint”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
- (transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
- (transitive, figuratively) To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
- (transitive, historical) To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.
Practice Nearby Words
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