anointing

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of pouring or smearing a liquid, typically perfumed, on a person or object as a rite of religious or healing significance.

  - "The high priest anointed the new king with oil."
  - "The sick person was anointed with holy water."
  - "The statue of the god was anointed before the procession."

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Synonyms

salve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anointing
anoints , constraints , paints , maintains , rains

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Variants

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anoint , anointed , anointer , anointers , anointing , anointment , anointments , anoints , anointing of the sick

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Etymology

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From Old French enointer, from en- 'in' + oindre 'anoint'. Related to anointment.

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Trivia

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1. Anointing was used in ancient Egypt for mummification.

2. The last supper is described in the Bible as an anointing of Jesus' feet by Mary Magdalene.

3. Anointing is still used in some modern-day religious practices, such as the Jewish ritual of Hataras Nedeir and the Hindu ritual of Abhishekam.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anointment: The act of anointing with oil, perfume, or other liquids.

2. Chrism: A sacred oil used in Christian rituals for anointing.

3. Ablution: The act of washing or cleansing, often used interchangeably with anointing in some contexts.

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Culture

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Anointing has been practiced since ancient times for religious, healing, and ceremonial purposes. In various religions, anointing is used to signify the beginning of a new phase in life, such as a new king, a new priest, or a new baby. Anointing oil is also used in aromatherapy for its healing properties.

How to Memorize "anointing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pouring or smearing a liquid on a person or object. Imagine the scent of the oil or perfume. Visualize the religious or ceremonial significance of the act.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anointing' with the act of blessing or consecrating. Think of the religious or ceremonial significance of the act.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'An Oil Named In Old Times' to remember the meaning of anointing.

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