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anoint
/əˈnɔɪnt/
verb
namaścić
Also
wyznaczyć
Definition
To rub or sprinkle with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony, or to choose someone for a special or important role.
Examples
The priest anointed the sick man with holy oil, praying for his recovery.
Kapłan namaścił chorego świętym olejem, modląc się o jego wyzdrowienie.
He was anointed as the new leader of the party, despite some internal opposition.
Został wyznaczony na nowego lidera partii, pomimo pewnego wewnętrznego sprzeciwu.
Synonyms
Collocations
anoint with oilanoint a kinganoint as successor
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