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   blessing

   /ˈblɛsɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. God's favour and protection: "may God continue to give us his blessing" Similar protectionfavourOpposite condemnation
   • ▪ a prayer asking for divine favour and protection: "a priest gave a blessing as the ship was launched"
   • ▪ grace said before or after a meal. Similar benedictiondedicationconsecrationinvocationcommendationprayer for someoneintercessiongracethanksgivingthankskiddusharchaic:orisonOpposite anathema
   • ▪ a beneficial thing for which one is grateful: "great intelligence can be a curse as well as a blessing" Similar advantagebenefithelpboongood thinggodsendfavourgiftconveniencebonusplus pointadded attractionadditional benefitextraadded extraluckstroke of luckpiece of luckgood fortunewindfallgainprofitvirtuebountyinformal:plusperkliterary:benisonOpposite affliction
   • ▪ a person's sanction or support: "he gave the plan his blessing even before it was announced" Similar sanctionconsentassentendorsementclearanceagreementconcurrenceapprovalseal of approvalstamp of approvalimprimaturbackingsupportfavourgood wishesinformal:the go-aheadthe thumbs upthe green lightthe OKformal:approbation

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blessingBlessing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BLESSING is the act or words of one that blesses. How to use blessing in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLESSING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a request by a priest for God to take care of a particular person or a group of people, or God's act of doing this: The mass always ends with a blessing. We ask God's blessing on Joan at this difficult time. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Religious ceremonies & prayers. alleluia. amen. anointed. anointment. communion. confirmation.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLESSING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (blesɪŋ ) Word forms: blessings. 1. countable noun. A blessing is something good that you are grateful for. Rivers are a blessing for an agricultural country. [+ for] ...the blessings of prosperity. [+ of] Synonyms: benefit, help, service, profit More Synonyms of blessing. 2. countable noun [usually singular, with poss]

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blessingBlessing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A blessing is a prayer asking for divine protection, or a little gift from the heavens. It's also any act of approving, like when your roommate wants to move out and you give her your blessings. Blessings have to do with approval. The first meaning is asking for divine protection or favor.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › blessingBlessing - definition of blessing by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the act or words of a person who blesses. 2. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty. 3. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness. 4. the invoking of God's favor upon a person. 5. praise; devotion; worship, esp. grace said before a meal.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › blessingBlessing Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   noun. blessings. The act or prayer of one who blesses; invocation or benediction. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A grace said before or after eating. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon. American Heritage. The gift of divine favor.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionblessing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of blessing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. the act or words of a person who blesses. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty. Synonyms: bounty, profit, gain, boon, advantage. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness. the invoking of God's favor upon a person: The son was denied his father's blessing.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLESSING | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    BLESSING meaning: 1. something that is lucky or makes you happy: 2. approval that someone gives to a plan or action…. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › blessingBlessing Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    BLESSING meaning: 1 : approval that allows or helps you to do something; 2 : help and approval from God.