anoint

to apply oil in a ceremonial or sacred way

Root

Other words with the unct / ungu root

  • ointment: medicinal oil or salve for the skin
  • unction: anointing; smooth or excessive earnestness
  • unctuous: excessively smooth, flattering, or oily in manner
  • unguent: soft oily substance used on skin

Anoint means put oil on someone or something. It helps explain the oil-image behind unction and unctuous.

The priest anointed the child with oil.

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