anointing

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A noun referring to the act or ceremony of applying oil or ointment to someone or something, often as a religious or spiritual ritual for consecration, healing, or appointment to a sacred role.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее действие или церемонию нанесения масла или мази на кого-либо или что-либо, часто как религиозный или духовный ритуал для освящения, исцеления или назначения на священную роль.

1. Religious ceremony B2 formal

   The act of applying oil or holy water to a person or object as part of a religious ritual, often for consecration or blessing.

   • The anointing of the new king was a solemn ceremony.
   • Priests perform the anointing of the sick in many Christian traditions.
   • The anointing of the altar marked the church's dedication.

   🇷🇺Помазание

   Синонимы: blessingconsecrationdedicationsanctificationunction

2. Symbolic empowerment C1 formal

   A metaphorical act of being chosen or empowered for a special purpose or role.

   • The leader's anointing by the people gave him a sense of purpose.
   • She felt a spiritual anointing to guide the community.
   • The anointing of the candidate was seen as a divine selection.

   🇷🇺Символическое наделение полномочиями

   Синонимы: appointmentblessingcommissioningconsecrationdedicationdesignationempowermentinvestiture

• anointings plural form
• anointings' possessive plural form
• anointing's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration, or to choose or designate someone for a special role or position.

• 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий смазывать или натирать маслом, обычно в рамках религиозной церемонии или как знак посвящения, а также выбирать или назначать кого-либо на особую роль или должность.

1. Apply oil or liquid B2 formal

   To apply oil or a sacred liquid to someone or something as part of a religious ceremony.

   • The priest anointed the baby's forehead with holy water.
   • They anointed the king with oil during the coronation.
   • She anointed the wound with a healing balm.

   🇷🇺Помазать

   Синонимы: aneleblessconsecrateoil

2. Choose or designate B2 formal

   To choose someone for a special role or position, often in a formal or ceremonial way.

   • The committee anointed her as the new director.
   • He was anointed the leader of the movement.
   • The party anointed him as their candidate for the election.

   🇷🇺Назначить

   Синонимы: appointassignchoosedesignatenamenominateselect

   Антонимы: deposedethronedismissoustremove

• anointed past participle
• anointed past simple
• anointing present participle
• anoints third person singular