anointment
/əˈnɔɪntmənt/
noun
- The act or ceremony of applying oil or a sacred substance to someone or something, especially as a religious or formal ritual.
- In ancient times, anointment was used to consecrate priests and kings.
- The anointment of the statue marked the beginning of the festival.
- The anointment of the new monarch was a grand public event.
- A figurative sense of being officially chosen or endorsed for a position or role.
- The anointment of the new CEO was announced at the board meeting.
- Her anointment as team captain came after years of hard work.
- The political anointment of the candidate was celebrated by supporters.
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