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anoint

intermediateB2

/əˈnɔɪnt/ · a-noint

To smear or rub with oil, frequently used in a religious context to signify consecration.

Meanings

verbformal

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

Formal: مقدس کرنا

Synonyms

consecrateblesssanctifyمقدس کرنابرکت دیناپانے کا حق دینا

Antonyms

cursedenouncedisregardلعنت دینامخالفت کرنانظر انداز کرنا

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.

Easily Confused With

appoint:To appoint means to assign a position or role, while to anoint means to smear with oil, usually in a ceremonial context.

Word Family

anointment
nounمسح

See Also

💡 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.