Anointing and Ordination

Anointing

Anointing noun - The act of applying oil or an oily liquid.
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Ordination and anointing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ordination" instead a noun "Anointing".

Nearby Words: anointed, anointment

Ordination

Ordination noun - The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders.
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Anointing and ordination are semantically related. You can use "Anointing" instead a noun "Ordination".

Nearby Words: ordinary, ordinal, ordinance
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