anointing
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The unction applied by the clergy had a calming effect on the worshipper.
Definition:The act of rubbing or bathing with oil, especially as a religious ceremony; also the quality of being soothing or comforting.
From unction
Example:She received the holy anointing as part of her initiation into the religious order.
Definition:A type of anointing specifically meant for religious purposes, often involving the use of holy oils.
From holy anointing
Example:The consecration of the cathedral was a grand and solemn event.
Definition:The act of setting apart as sacred; a religious ceremony for dedicating a place or person to a deity or other sacred purpose.
From consecration
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