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anoint vs oil

oil vs anoint

anoint is not a noun while oil is a noun.

anoint and oil both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
anoint No No Yes No
oil Yes No Yes No
As verbs, anoint and oil are synonyms defined as:
  • anoint and oil: administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
Other synonyms of anoint include anele, embrocate, inunct.
anoint (noun) oil (noun)
oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
anoint (verb) oil (verb)
administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
choose by or as if by divine intervention cover with oil, as if by rubbing
Difference between anoint and oil

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