Meaning of "anoint" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ANOINT

From Old French enoint, from enoindre, from Latin inunguere, from in-² + unguere to smear with oil.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF ANOINT

anoint  [əˈnɔɪnt]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANOINT

Anoint is a verb.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb anoint in English.

WHAT DOES ANOINT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Anointing

To anoint is to pour or smear with perfumed oil, milk, water, melted butter or other substances, a process employed ritually by many religions. People and things are anointed to symbolize the introduction of a sacramental or divine influence, a holy emanation, spirit, power or God. It can also be seen as a spiritual mode of ridding persons and things of dangerous influences, as of demons believed to be or to cause disease. Unction is another term for anointing. The oil may be called chrism. The word is known in English since c. 1303, deriving from Old French enoint "smeared on", pp. of enoindre "smear on", itself from Latin inunguere, from in- "on" + unguere "to smear." Originally it only referred to grease or oil smeared on for medicinal purposes; its use in the Coverdale Bible in reference to Christ has spiritualized the sense of it, a sense expanded and expounded upon by St Paul's writings in his "Epistles". The title Christ is derived from the Greek term Χριστός meaning "the anointed one"; covered in oil, anointed, itself from the above mentioned word Keres.

Definition of anoint in the English dictionary

The definition of anoint in the dictionary is to smear or rub over with oil or an oily liquid. Other definition of anoint is to apply oil to as a sign of consecration or sanctification in a sacred rite.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO ANOINT

PRESENT

Present

I anoint

you anoint

he/she/it anoints

we anoint

you anoint

they anoint

Present continuous

I am anointing

you are anointing

he/she/it is anointing

we are anointing

you are anointing

they are anointing

Present perfect

I have anointed

you have anointed

he/she/it has anointed

we have anointed

you have anointed

they have anointed

Present perfect continuous

I have been anointing

you have been anointing

he/she/it has been anointing

we have been anointing

you have been anointing

they have been anointing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I anointed

you anointed

he/she/it anointed

we anointed

you anointed

they anointed

Past continuous

I was anointing

you were anointing

he/she/it was anointing

we were anointing

you were anointing

they were anointing

Past perfect

I had anointed

you had anointed

he/she/it had anointed

we had anointed

you had anointed

they had anointed

Past perfect continuous

I had been anointing

you had been anointing

he/she/it had been anointing

we had been anointing

you had been anointing

they had been anointing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will anoint

you will anoint

he/she/it will anoint

we will anoint

you will anoint

they will anoint

Future continuous

I will be anointing

you will be anointing

he/she/it will be anointing

we will be anointing

you will be anointing

they will be anointing

Future perfect

I will have anointed

you will have anointed

he/she/it will have anointed

we will have anointed

you will have anointed

they will have anointed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been anointing

you will have been anointing

he/she/it will have been anointing

we will have been anointing

you will have been anointing

they will have been anointing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would anoint

you would anoint

he/she/it would anoint

we would anoint

you would anoint

they would anoint

Conditional continuous

I would be anointing

you would be anointing

he/she/it would be anointing

we would be anointing

you would be anointing

they would be anointing

Conditional perfect

I would have anoint

you would have anoint

he/she/it would have anoint

we would have anoint

you would have anoint

they would have anoint

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been anointing

you would have been anointing

he/she/it would have been anointing

we would have been anointing

you would have been anointing

they would have been anointing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you anoint
we let´s anoint
you anoint

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to anoint

Past participle

anointed

Present Participle

anointing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «ANOINT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «anoint» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of anoint

anele · bless · consecrate · daub · embrocate · grease · hallow · oil · rub · sanctify · smear

TRANSLATION OF ANOINT

Find out the translation of anoint to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of anoint from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «anoint» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 膏
• Translator English - Spanish: ungir
• English: anoint
• Translator English - Hindi: अभिषेक
• Translator English - Arabic: أدهن
• Translator English - Russian: помазать
• Translator English - Portuguese: ungir
• Translator English - Bengali: লেপা
• Translator English - French: oindre
• Translator English - Malay: Anoint
• Translator English - German: salben
• Translator English - Japanese: 塗る
• Translator English - Korean: 기름을 부어
• Translator English - Javanese: Anoint
• Translator English - Vietnamese: bôi
• Translator English - Tamil: ஏற்பதில்
• Translator English - Marathi: अभिषेक
• Translator English - Turkish: yağlamak
• Translator English - Italian: ungere
• Translator English - Polish: namaścić
• Translator English - Ukrainian: помазати
• Translator English - Romanian: unge
• Translator English - Greek: χρίσει
• Translator English - Afrikaans: salf
• Translator English - Swedish: smörja
• Translator English - Norwegian: salve

4 QUOTES WITH «ANOINT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word anoint.

1

Edward McKendree Bounds

The Holy Ghost does not flow through methods, but through men. He does not come on machinery, but on men. He does not anoint plans, but men - men of prayer.

2

Chuck D

There are too many leaders anointed because they have a public voice - television, radio, or record, or whatever. That even includes myself. In the past, I'd say, 'Don't anoint me when you can anoint yourself.'

3

Eugene Fama

People are always saying that prices are too high. When they turn out to be right, we anoint them. When they turn out to be wrong, we ignore them. They are typically right and wrong about half the time.

4

Julius Wellhausen

The stone which Jacob consecrated at Bethel the generation of the living continues to anoint, paying the tithes which of old he vowed to the house of God there.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANOINT»

Discover the use of anoint in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to anoint and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The History of Massage: An Illustrated Survey from Around ...

Anoint comes from the Latin inungere, literally, "to smear on" (in meaning "on" and unguere meaning "to smear"). In practical terms this definition means " rubbing olive oil or oil essences on the body." Many historians of massage base their ...

Robert Noah Calvert, 2002

If the Egyptians Drowned in the Red Sea where are Pharaoh's ...

God says to Elijah that he should go back the way he came and on to the wilderness of Damascus. In Syria, then called Aram, he will anoint Hazael as king . Elijah will then go to the Northern Kingdom on two other missions. He will anoint Jehu, ...

Benjamin Edidin Scolnic, 2005

Creating Circles and Ceremonies: Rituals for All Seasons and ...

Anoint genitals. Say: Blessed be my loins, givers and receivers of pleasure. ( Alternate for a woman: Blessed be my womb, which brings forth the life of humanity as thou hast brought forth all creation.) Anoint knees. Say: Blessed be my knees, ...

Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, 2006

The Oriental Tradition of Paul of Aegina's Pragmateia

to anoint the anus with wind-provoking things) 66b1/162, 9; similar 73b3/169, 11 WA1dÐ aDKð Ê√ (to anoint it with a feather)— pterw ... diacriein (to anoint with a feather) 171b4/203, 8; similar 172b8/204, 17 The next compound, egcriw (lit.

Peter E. Pormann, 2004

The Englishman's Hebrew and Chaldee concordance of the Old ...

Gcn31 : 13. where thou anointedst the pillar, Ex. 28:41 . and shalt anoint thtm, and consecrate them, 29: 7. pour (it) upon his head, and anoint him. 36. and thou shidt anoint it, to sanctify it. 30:28. And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle 40: 9.

George Vicesimus Wigram, 1860

A Dictionary of the Holy Bible, etc

ANOINT sioned considerable diflicultyto commentatois. [Canvass] ANOINT', to apply oil to the bodies of persons or things. This is a practice to which there is frequent reference in the Scriptures. It appears to have been done with a view to three ...

John BROWN (Minister of the Gospel at Haddington.), Rev. William BROWN (M.D., Son of John Brown of Haddington.), 1866

The Interlinear Literal Translation of the Hebrew Old ...

9 And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the vessels thereof : and it shall be holy. 10 And thou shalt anoint the altar of the burnt offering, and all his vessels, and sanctify ...

Berry, 1897

User-friendliness of verb syntax in pedagogical dictionaries ...

Anna Dziemianko. AFOC anoint /Q'IlOII1i/ to put oil or water on Verb someone's head or body during a religious ceremony: Accordingly they petitioned the Pope to anoint Philip. 0 He anointed my Vn forehead. 0 The priest anointed her with oil.

Anna Dziemianko, 2006

Out of Death Comes Life

I. have instructions from the Lord that are a bit different today. I want you to pray! Anoint your house. Go to work and anoint your work place. Anoint your desk or your cubicle. Anoint your children. Anoint your family members. Watch this, anoint  ...

Troy C. Moore, 2009

Living Faith in God Ii / Journeying with Jesus

AM ANOINTING P9ALN ALL Anoint me with the oil of integrity, O God, and the seal of Your sanctifying Spirit, choir 1 Anoint my head so that all of my thoughts come forth from the well of Your Being to fill me with grace and peace, choir 2 Anoint ...

Manabat, Et Al

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANOINT»

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Share Of Attention: Advertising's Newest Time-Based Metric

As a result, it's no wonder that the industry is rushing to anoint new currencies metrics of sale. The right question to ask is: “Is viewability the ... «AdExchanger, Jul 15»

There's no offseason in the NBA, as Celtics open summer league …

I'm very encouraged from what I've seen so far but I don't want to overreact and anoint anyone who still has a lot of work to do.'' Jim Fenton may ... «SouthCoastToday.com, Jul 15»

WA Indigenous art award winner explores Aboriginal identity and …

"It's a sacred ceremony whereby everyday Australians anoint me with my cultural identity and authenticate my Aboriginal existence.". «ABC Online, Jul 15»

Celtics rookies about to make first impressions

I'm very encouraged from what I've seen so far but I don't want to overreact and anoint anyone who still has a lot of work to do.” Jim Fenton ... «MetroWest Daily News, Jul 15»

Analysis: Frayed relations could lead to significant change

Lawmakers have allowed governors to choose their leaders and anoint committee chairmen. Jindal, term-limited and unable to run for ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»

Rumours intensify of USDP split

... is fuelling much speculation over its intentions, with questions raised over who the military will ultimately anoint with its parliamentary bloc. «Myanmar Times, Jul 15»

Lalu Prasad's conscience keepers: From Radha Babu to Bhola Yadav

Old timers recall, how it was Ranjan, among other few close aides, who had backed Prasad's idea to anoint his wife as chief minister on July 25 ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»

Why LaMarcus Aldridge is leaving Trail Blazers for Spurs

... situation that wasn't negative so much as nuanced, then why not sign with a Phoenix Suns franchise that was ready to anoint him as such? «USA TODAY, Jul 15»

Celtics' Phil Pressey to play in summer leagues

“I don't want to overreact and anoint anybody that still has a lot of work to do,” he said. There was one somewhat surprising appearance at ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»

Netanyahu coalition's days may be numbered

... coordinated against him even before the last elections — never shelved its plan to unseat him and to anoint one of the three in his stead. «Al-Monitor, Jul 15»