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anoint in Portuguese

anoint in Portuguese is ungir, olear, untar — anoint means to put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.

anoint in Portuguese

ungir
verb
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
olear
verb
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
untar
verb
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
ungir
verb
(transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.

What does "anoint" mean?

  1. verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
    "The priest anointed the newborn with holy oil."
  2. verb To formally choose or name someone for an important role, especially a successor.
    "The retiring CEO anointed his deputy as the next leader."
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anoint in a sentence

  • The priest anointed the newborn with holy oil.
  • Kings were traditionally anointed with oil during their coronation.
  • The retiring CEO anointed his deputy as the next leader.

Similar words in Portuguese

oil

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "anoint" in Portuguese?

"anoint" in Portuguese is ungir, olear, untar. anoint means: To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.

How do you use "anoint" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest anointed the newborn with holy oil." In Portuguese, "anoint" is ungir, olear, untar.

Are there other ways to say "anoint" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "anoint": ungir, olear, untar.

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