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anointing
anointing
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Meanings
Nounanointing
The act of applying oil or a sacred ointment to a person, typically as part of a religious ceremony or ritual to confer a divine blessing or office.
The anointing of the new king took place in the cathedral.
Nounanointing
The act of choosing someone for a high position or designating them as a successor, often in a political or professional context.
The board's anointing of the CEO's daughter as the next leader surprised the shareholders.