Anoint

//əˈnɔɪnt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "anoint" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

Anointing of the Sick anointable anointee anointer anointment disanoint reanoint self-anoint the Lord's Anointed

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bless choose pick out select take

Manner Of

Related Terms

choose consecration inunction nominate ointment unctuous unguent

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