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Definition of anointing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ceremonythe act of applying oil in a ceremony
- The anointing was performed by the priest.
2.
symbolic rolesymbolic designation for a special role
- His anointing as leader was unexpected.
Expressions with anointing
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Catholic sacrament given to those gravely ill or near death
The priest performed the anointing of the sick for the dying man.
Origin of anointing
Latin inungere (to smear on)
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Catholicism
Catholic sacrament for anointing the dying
religion
substance used in religious anointing rituals
religion
Catholic sacrament for anointing the sick or dying
religion
anointing in a religious ceremony
Examples of anointing in a sentence
Anointing with oil is a key part of the ritual. The anointing of the new bishop was a grand ceremony. Her anointing marked a new era for the organization.
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- French:onction, consécration, ...
- German:Salbung, Ernennung, ...
- Italian:unzione, ...
- Spanish:unción, nombramiento, ...
- Portuguese:unção, ...
- Chinese:圣膏礼, 任命, ...
- Japanese:塗油, 指名, ...
- Arabic:مَسْحَة, مَسْح, ...
- Hebrew:מְשִׁיחָה, מִשְׁחָה, ...
- Russian:помазание, назначение, ...
- Ukrainian:помазання, призначення, ...
- Hindi:अभिषेक, मनोनयन, ...
Definition of anoint - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
religionTECH. apply oil as a religious ceremonyTECH.
- The priest will anoint the child during the baptism.
2.
ceremonyformally confer a title or power upon someone
- The king was anointed as the leader of the lands during the coronation.
Origin of anoint
Latin, inungere (to smear on)
Examples of anoint in a sentence
She was anointed with oil during the ceremony. The priest anointed him with holy oil. She was anointed as the new CEO by the board.
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- French:oindre, sacrer, ...
- German:salben, krönen, ...
- Italian:ungere, nominare, ...
- Spanish:ungir, nombrar, ...
- Portuguese:ungir, designar, ...
- Chinese:抹油, 加冕, ...
- Japanese:油を塗る, 任命する, ...
- Arabic:دَهَنَ, عَيَّن, ...
- Hebrew:לִמְשׁוֹחַ, לְהַכְתִּיר, ...
- Russian:помазывать, короновать, ...
- Ukrainian:помазати, ...
- Hindi:अभिषेक करना, राज्याभिषेक करना, ...
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