Definition of anoint

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • anoint is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • anoint is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • anoint is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of anoint


  • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. anele
    2. embrocate
    3. inunct
    4. oil
  • choose by or as if by divine intervention (verb)

    Examples

    1. She was anointed the head of the Christian fundamentalist group

See definition of anoint in Merriam Webster