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anointing

anointing
名詞他動詞

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名詞anointing

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.

名詞anointing

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.

他動詞anointing
[~ someone]

Applying oil or a similar substance to someone, especially as a religious rite or for medicinal purposes.

The priest is anointing the sick with holy oil.

他動詞anointing
[~ someone]

Publicly designating or selecting someone for a specific role or position of power.

The party is anointing him as their candidate for the upcoming election.

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