Appointment
Appointment noun - The state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty.
Usage example: the appointment of the mayor's husband to the Board of Health came as a surprise
Anointing and appointment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Anointing" instead a noun "Appointment".
Anointing
Anointing noun - The act of applying oil or an oily liquid.
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Synonyms for Anointing
Appointment and anointing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appointment" instead a noun "Anointing".
Nearby Words: anointed, anointment
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