anoint in Russian
anoint in Russian is сма́зать, сма́зывать, ма́зать — anoint means to put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
anoint in Russian
сма́зать
Pronounced: smazat
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
сма́зывать
Pronounced: smazyvat
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
ма́зать
Pronounced: mazat
(transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
пома́зать
Pronounced: pomazat
(transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
пома́зывать
Pronounced: pomazyvat
(transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
What does "anoint" mean?
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verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
"The priest anointed the newborn with holy oil."
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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.
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What is "anoint" in Russian?
"anoint" in Russian is сма́зать, сма́зывать, ма́зать. anoint means: To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
How do you pronounce сма́зать?
"anoint" in Russian is сма́зать, pronounced "smazat".
How do you use "anoint" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest anointed the newborn with holy oil." In Russian, "anoint" is сма́зать, сма́зывать, ма́зать.
Are there other ways to say "anoint" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "anoint": сма́зать, сма́зывать, ма́зать, пома́зать, пома́зывать.
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