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ungir — meaning in English

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English meaning

anoint verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.

Senses

ungir is used for these senses in English:

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

anoint — full definition

verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
verb To formally choose or name someone for an important role, especially a successor.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

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