Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
anointing
|noun • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
The act of applying oil or other substances as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.
Example Sentences
"The anointing of the new king was a grand ceremony."
"Many cultures have traditions involving anointing for health and protection."
"The pastor conducted an anointing for the sick during the service."
V
verb
To apply oil or a similar substance to someone or something as part of a religious ceremony or for a special purpose.
Example Sentences
"The priest will anoint the altar before the service begins."
"She decided to anoint her child’s forehead with holy oil."
"Traditionally, the prophet was called to anoint the chosen leader."