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ANOINT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Anoint.

How to pronounce anoint:

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Anoint - as a verb

Choose by or as if by divine intervention

Example: "She was anointed the head of the christian fundamentalist group"

Administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aneleembrocateinunctoil

Example Sentences

"The priest anointed the baby with holy oil during the baptism."
"The coach anointed the star player as the team captain."
"The king was anointed with sacred oils during his coronation."
"She anointed her temples with essential oils to relieve the headache."
"The ceremony involved anointing the couple with fragrant oils as a symbol of their union."
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Word Game Points

Is ANOINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anoint is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANOINT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ANOINT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anoint is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANOINT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ANOINT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anoint is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANOINT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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