Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ungir
verb
/ʊnˈdʒɪr/
Definition
To anoint or to apply oil as part of a religious ceremony or ritual. Often used in the context of consecrating a person, especially in religious rites.
Examples
- The priest will ungir the new leader during the ceremony.
- In biblical traditions, prophets were known to ungir kings.
- She decided to ungir her child with oil for protection.
Meaning
The act of anointing typically signifies a sacred or holy purpose, often used in religious contexts to denote someone being set apart for a spiritual or divine role.
Synonyms
- anoint
- consecrate
- hallow
- bless