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    blessing
    /ˈblɛsɪŋ/

    noun

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › blessingBLESSING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

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

    A blessing is a prayer asking God to look kindly upon the people who are present or the event that is taking place. 4. See also bless. 5. See to count your blessings. 6. See a blessing in disguise. 7. See a mixed blessing. More Synonyms of blessing. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

  10. www.wordreference.com › definition › blessingblessing - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    bless•ing (bles′ ing), n. the act or words of a person who blesses. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty. 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. praise; devotion;

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blessBless Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. religion : to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word. asked the priest to bless their marriage. Bless this home. 2. religion : to hallow with the sign of the cross. He blessed himself before liftoff. 3. : to invoke divine care for. bless your heart. used in the phrase bless you to wish good health especially to one who has just sneezed.