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anointed

/ə.ˈnɔɪn.tɪd/
Meanings

  • The act of pouring or smearing a sacred or perfumed oil on someone or something, especially as a religious ritual.

    - "During the coronation ceremony, the king was anointed with holy oil."
    - "Before a battle, the warriors would anoint themselves with oil to strengthen their resolve and protect them from harm."
    - "The sick person was anointed with oil as a sign of hope and healing."
Synonyms

salve
Rhymes
Words rhyming with anointed
oiled , oiled , toiled , oiled , untold , oiled , foiled , oiled , viled , oiled , wild , oiled , beguiled , oiled , deguiled , oiled , beguiling , oiled , delighting , oiled , beguiled , beguiling , oiled , beguiled , delighting
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. anonymous

  2. anesthetic

  3. anemic

  4. anarchy

  5. anathema

  6. anemone

  7. anent

  8. anenome

  9. aneroid

  10. anesthetize

  11. anesthetized

  12. anesthetizing

  13. anesthesia

  14. anestheticist

  15. anesthetize

  16. anesthetized

  17. anesthetizing

  18. anesthesia

  19. anestheticist

  20. anesthetize

  21. anesthetized

  22. anesthetizing

  23. anesthesia

  24. anestheticist

Variants
List of all variants of anointed that leads to same result
anoint , anointed , anointer , anointers , anointing , anointment , anointments , anoints , self-anointed
Forms
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Anointed can be used in various forms, including: as an adjective (an anointed person), as a verb (to anoint someone or something), as a noun (the anointed one or the anointed group), and as a gerund (the act of anointing).

Etymology
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The word 'anointed' comes from the Old French word 'anointir', which means 'to anoint'. This word is derived from the Latin word 'unguere', which means 'to anoint with oil'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Abrasion: Abrasions are injuries to the skin or mucous membranes caused by friction. They can range from minor scratches to more serious injuries, such as road rash. Anointing can be used to soothe and heal the skin in the case of abrasions.

  2. Chronization: Chronization is the process of recording and organizing historical data and events. Anointing can be used in the context of chronization as a symbolic gesture of recognition and respect for the historical significance of an event or data point.

  3. Sanctification: Sanctification is the process of being made holy or set apart for a sacred purpose. Anointing is a significant part of the process of sanctification as it involves the application of a sacred or perfumed oil to the body or objects as a symbol of dedication and commitment to a sacred purpose.

Culture
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["In various cultures and religions, anointing is a significant ritual or practice. For instance, in Christianity, anointing is a sacrament that signifies the reception of the Holy Spirit. In Judaism, anointing oil was used for various purposes, including consecrating the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and the priests themselves. In ancient Egypt, anointing was an essential part of mummification, which involved the application of various oils and resins to the body. In Hinduism, anointing is a part of various rituals and practices, including the consecration of deities, temples, and other sacred objects. In traditional Chinese medicine, anointing is a part of various therapies and treatments, including the application of essential oils to specific areas of the body to promote healing and relaxation."]

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