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anoint in Tagalog

maghimo

/əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint in Tagalog: maghimo, himuan. In English, anoint means to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

Tagalog words for anoint

to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance
maghimo, himuan
to apply oil to or to pour oil upon
maghimo, himuan

English meaning of anoint

  1. verb To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
  2. verb To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
  3. verb To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
  4. verb To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.

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Questions about anoint in Tagalog

What is the meaning of anoint in Tagalog?
Anoint in Tagalog is maghimo, himuan.
Ano ang anoint sa Tagalog?
Anoint: maghimo, himuan.
What does anoint mean in English?
Anoint means to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

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