anoint
intermediateB2/əˈnɔɪnt/ · a-noint
To smear or rub with oil, frequently used in a religious context to signify consecration.
Meanings
To smear or rub with oil, frequently used in a religious context to signify consecration.
تیل یا کسی چیز سے رگڑ کر لگانا، خاص طور پر مذہبی سیاق و سباق میں مقدس کرنے کے لیے۔
مسح کرنا
masah karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- anoint with oil
- anointed king
- anoint for service
Example Sentences
The priest will anoint the new altar with sacred oil.
پجاری نئے مندر کو مقدس تیل سے مسح کرے گا۔
Pujari naye mandir ko muqaddas teil se masah kare ga.
They decided to anoint him as their leader during the ceremony.
انہوں نے تقریب کے دوران اسے اپنا رہنما چننے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Unho ne taqreeb ke doran ise apna rehnuma chunne ka faisla kiya.
Anointing is an important ritual in many cultures and religions.
مسح کرنا بہت سی ثقافتوں اور مذاہب میں ایک اہم رسم ہے۔
Masah karna bohat si saqafatun aur mazahib mein aik ahem rasam hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'anoint' as 'a' + 'noint' (oil) - to apply something special.
Imagine a ceremonial scene where oil is gently poured over a person's head.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تیرا محبت میں مسح کر کے چلے میں کتنا خوش نصیب ہوں
Tera mohabbat mein masah kar ke chale mein kitna khush naseeb hoon.
How lucky am I to be anointed with your love!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں تیل ہوتا ہے وہاں روشنی ہوتی ہے
Jahan teil hota hai wahan roshni hoti hai.
Where there is oil, there is light.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ungere" — to smear, to rub with oil
First known use: 14th century
The word 'anoint' has evolved from the Latin word 'ungere,' which means to rub or smear. It has been used historically in religious contexts and ceremonies.