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anointing

/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/

Translations

anointingnoun

anointings

onctionEmploi religieux ou rituel.

The priest performed the anointing of the sick as part of the healing ritual.

Le prêtre a procédé à l’onction des malades dans le cadre du rituel de guérison.

Synonyms

anointinggerund / present participle

/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/

oignantEmploi adjectival, surtout religieux.

The anointing priest gently touched the child's forehead with holy oil.

Le prêtre oignant a touché doucement le front de l’enfant avec de l’huile sainte.

Synonyms

anointing (smearing)

anointverb

anointing

Gerund

anointed

Past Simple

anointed

Past Participle

anointing

Gerund

/əˈnɔɪnt/

oindreS’emploie surtout pour l’application d’huile ou de baume, notamment dans un contexte religieux.

The priest anointed the child's forehead with holy oil during the baptism.

Le prêtre oignit le front de l’enfant avec de l’huile sainte pendant le baptême.

Additional translations

désignerSens figuré courant : choisir officiellement quelqu’un pour un poste ou un rôle.

consacrerAu sens figuré, dans un registre formel ou cérémoniel, pour désigner quelqu’un comme élu à une fonction.

Synonyms

Definitions

anointingnoun

The act of applying oil or an oily liquid as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.

The priest performed the anointing of the sick as part of the healing ritual.

A ceremony or ritual in which someone is anointed, often symbolizing consecration or sanctification.

The anointing of the new king was a grand event attended by dignitaries from around the world.

anointinggerund / present participle

In the act of applying oil or an oily liquid, especially as part of a ritual or ceremony; performing anointing.

The anointing priest gently touched the child's forehead with holy oil.

anointverb

To apply oil or ointment to, often as part of a religious ceremony.

The priest anointed the child's forehead with holy oil during the baptism.

To choose or designate someone for a particular role or position, often in a ceremonial or formal manner.

The board anointed her as the new CEO of the company.