Anointing

verb noun

To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
  2. (verb) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
  3. (verb) To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
  4. (verb) To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.
  5. (noun) Anointment “the anointings of Jesus”

Letter breakdown

  • Anointing contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Anointing mean?

To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

How many letters are in Anointing?

Anointing has 9 letters.

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