Anoint

Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪnt/

Anoint (verb)

  1. To put oil on someone’s head as part of a religious ceremony.
  2. To officially select someone for an important job or position, often with a public ceremony.
  3. To apply a substance to a person or object to show it is set apart for a sacred purpose.

Examples

  • The priest anoints the forehead with oil during the ceremony.
  • They anoint the new leader with religious oil in the temple.