anointment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of pouring or smearing a liquid, especially a perfume or sacred oil, on a person or thing.

• Noun

  A sacred or healing substance, especially a perfume or oil, used in a religious or therapeutic ceremony.

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Rhymes

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anoints , constraints , maintains , rains

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Variants

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anoint , anointed , anointer , anointers , anointing , anointment , anointments , anoints

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Etymology

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From Old French enointer, from en- 'in' + ointer 'to anoint'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'anointment' is derived from the Old French word 'enointer', which means 'to anoint'.

2. Anointing with oil was a common practice in ancient Egypt and was believed to have healing properties.

3. In the Bible, the prophet Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel with oil.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aromatherapy: A holistic healing therapy that uses essential oils for the purpose of achieving psychological and physical well-being.

2. Sacred oil: An oil used in religious or spiritual practices for anointing, consecration, or healing.

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Culture

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Anointment has been used in various religious and cultural practices for thousands of years. In Christianity, for example, kings and priests were anointed with oil as a sign of their divine appointment. In Hinduism, anointment with oil or ghee (clarified butter) is an essential part of puja (worship). Anointment is also used in aromatherapy for healing and relaxation.

How to Memorize "anointment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a priest anointing a king with oil during a coronation ceremony. Visualize the slow, deliberate pouring of the oil onto the king's head, and the way the oil shines in the light.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anointment' with the idea of a special, sacred ritual. Think about the significance of the oil or perfume being used, and the importance of the moment in which it is applied.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'An oil for a king, anointment brings the sacred thing.'

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