Anointment

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of anointing with oil or other liquids. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act of applying oil or an oily liquid wordnet
  3. 3
    An official nomination. countable, figuratively, uncountable

    "French Socialists gathered recently in the Loire Valley for a weekend of debate that turned into the virtual anointment of Anne Hidalgo, the charismatic and divisive mayor of Paris, as their candidate for next year’s presidential election."

Synonyms

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anointingaccessionanointingappointmentarrogationassignment

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"French Socialists gathered recently in the Loire Valley for a weekend of debate that turned into the virtual anointment of Anne Hidalgo, the charismatic and divisive mayor of Paris, as their candidate for next year’s presidential election."

Etymology

From anoint + -ment.

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