To anoint someone means to put oil or water on a part of their body, usually for religious reasons. He anointed my forehead The Pope has anointed him as Archbishop. the anointed king
If a person in a position of authority anoints someone, they choose them to do a particular important job. The populist party anointed him as its candidate Mr. Olsen has always avoided anointing any successor. to put oil or water on someone's head or body, usually as part of a religious ceremony (past participle of enoindre, from inunguere, from unguere; UNGUENT)
{f} apply or rub oil or ointment; rub oil on a person's head or feet as part of a religious ceremony (such as in a Christian baptism); smear with a liquid; ordain a person ceremonially or officially in office or to function, anele