anoint
/əˈnɔɪnt/verb
Middle School
1
To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
2
To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
3
To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
4
To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing