Meaning & use
anointed
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Ceremonially blessed with oil, especially as part of a religious rite or to mark someone's appointment to a role such as king or priest.
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The newly anointed king wore his crown for the first time at the coronation.
She was widely seen as the anointed successor to the company's founder.
A note on using this word
Beyond its literal religious meaning, "anointed" is often used figuratively to describe someone informally chosen or designated as a successor or favorite.
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2. verb
To apply oil to someone as part of a religious ceremony.
The priest anointed the infant's forehead during the baptism.
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