to make someone holy in a religious ceremony by putting holy water or oil on them

to make someone king or queen, especially as part of a religious ceremony

[ + obj + noun ] In 751 Pepin was anointed king. 在751年，丕平被涂圣油，立为国王。

to choose someone to do a particular job, usually by a person in authority

[ + as + noun ] It remains to be seen whom the chairman will anoint as his successor. 董事长将指定何人作为其接班人，还需拭目以待。