anoints; anointed; anointing
anoints; anointed; anointing
Learner's definition of ANOINT
[+ object]
1
: to put oil on (someone) as part of a religious ceremony给…涂油(一种宗教仪式) 2
: to officially or formally choose (someone) to do or to be something(正式)选定,指定 -
He anointed [=named, designated] her his successor.他指定她为继任者。
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The magazine anointed her the most popular actress of the year.这份杂志将她评为年度最具人气的女演员。
— anointment
/əˈnoɪntmənt/ noun [noncount]