anointing
/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of anoint: applying oil or a sacred substance to someone or something, especially in a religious context.
- They are anointing the altar before the ceremony begins.
- The priest is anointing the sick with blessed oil.
- She watched as the elder was anointing the newborn baby.
noun
- The act of applying oil or a similar substance to someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
- Many ancient cultures practiced anointing as a way to honor guests.
- The anointing of the new king took place in the cathedral.
- During the baptism, the priest performed an anointing with holy oil.
- A figurative sense of being chosen or blessed for a special purpose or role.
- She felt a deep anointing to lead the community project.
- The coach spoke of the team's anointing to win the championship.
- His speech had an anointing of inspiration that moved the audience.
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