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anointing

UK
/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/
US
/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/

Translations

anointingnoun
anointings
pl
The priest performed the anointing during the ceremony.
Священник совершил помазание во время церемонии.
Synonyms
sacrament
blessing
consecration
sanctification
ordination
anointinggerund / present participle
UK
/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/
US
/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/
Synonyms
anointing (smearing)
oiling
smearing
unctioning
consecrating
sanctifying
blessing
hallowing
chrisming
anointverb

anointing

Gerund

anointed
Past Simple
anointed
Past Participle
anointing
Gerund
UK
/əˈnɔɪnt/
US
/əˈnɔɪnt/
The priest will anoint the sick with holy oil.
Священник помажет больного святым маслом.
The board decided to anoint her as the new CEO.
Совет решил назначить её новым генеральным директором.
Additional translations
освятить
окропить
Synonyms
consecrate
apply
smear
rub
oil
sanctify
bless

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.
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