anoint

• Глагол, означающий смазывать или натирать маслом, обычно в рамках религиозной церемонии или как знак посвящения, а также выбирать или назначать кого-либо на особую роль или должность.

A verb meaning to smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration, or to choose or designate someone for a special role or position.

1. Apply oil or liquidB2formal

   To apply oil or a sacred liquid to someone or something as part of a religious ceremony.

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   • The priest anointed the baby's forehead with holy water.
   • They anointed the king with oil during the coronation.
   • She anointed the wound with a healing balm.

   Synonymsaneleblessconsecrateoil

2. Choose or designateB2formal

   To choose someone for a special role or position, often in a formal or ceremonial way.

   Назначить

   • The committee anointed her as the new director.
   • He was anointed the leader of the movement.
   • The party anointed him as their candidate for the election.

   Synonymsappointassignchoosedesignatenamenominateselect

   Antonymsdeposedethronedismissoustremove