anoint

• Oindre, c'est appliquer de l'huile ou une substance grasse sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent lors d'une cérémonie religieuse ou comme signe de consécration, mais aussi désigner ou choisir une personne pour un rôle ou une fonction particulière.

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.

   oindre

   • 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.

   Synonymesaneleblessconsecrateoil

2. Choose or designateB2formal

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

   désigner officiellement

   • 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.

   Synonymesappointassignchoosedesignatenamenominateselect

   Antonymesdeposedethronedismissoustremove