anointing

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /əˈnɔɪn.tɪd/
- /əˈnɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /əˈnɔɪn.tɪd/

Definitions of anointing word

noun anointing the application of oil as a sign of consecration or sanctification in a sacred rite 3
noun anointing the official choice of a person to do an important job 3
noun anointing the smearing or rubbing over with oil or an oily liquid 3
noun anointing Present participle of anoint. 1
noun anointing anointment. 0

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Parts of speech for Anointing

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anointing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for anointing

noun anointing

baptism — A baptism is a Christian ceremony in which a person is baptized. Compare christening.
chrism — a mixture of olive oil and balsam used for sacramental anointing in the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches
unction — the manifestation of spiritual or religious inspiration.

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