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anointing Definition and Meaning in English (anointing definition)

noun
Synonyms:consecrationblessinghallowing
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Anointing definition: The act of smearing or rubbing with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony or for medicinal purposes.

Definitions of Anointing

  1. 1noun

    The act of smearing or rubbing with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony or for medicinal purposes.

  2. 2gerund

    The action of consecrating or designating someone for a sacred office or special role by applying oil.

Example Sentences

“The anointing of the new king was a solemn ceremony.”

“She performed the anointing with sacred oil.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveanoint
third person singularanoints
past tenseanointed
nounanointment
agent nounanointer

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Anointing definition: The act of smearing or rubbing with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony or for medicinal purposes.
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'Anointing' translates to 'anointing' in English. Anointing definition: The act of smearing or rubbing with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony or for medicinal purposes.
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