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   bless

   /blɛs/

   verb

   • 1. pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask God to look favourably on: "he blessed the dying man and anointed him" Similar ask God's favour forask God's protection forgive a benediction forinvoke happiness onendowfavourprovidegracebestowfurnishentrustpresentgrantvouchsafeaffordaccordgivedonateconfer onlavish onliterary:endueOpposite cursetrouble
   • ▪ (especially in Christian church services) call (God) holy; praise (God). Similar praiseworshipglorifyhonourexaltadorepay tribute topay homage togive thanks toveneratereverencehallowarchaic:magnifylaud
   • ▪ (of God or some notional higher power) endow someone with (a particular cherished thing or attribute): "we have been blessed with a beautiful baby boy" Similar consecratesanctifyhallowdedicate (to God)make holymake sacredset apartdevote to GodanointordaincanonizebeatifyOpposite deconsecrate
   • ▪ express or feel gratitude to; thank: "she silently blessed the premonition which had made her pack her best dress" Similar give thanks forexpress gratitude forbe grateful forthankappreciatecelebrateOpposite rue
   • ▪ make the sign of the cross: "the poor parson, blessing himself, brought up the rear"
   • ▪ used in expressions of surprise, endearment, gratitude, etc.: "bless my soul, Alan, what are you doing?"

   Word Origin Old Englishblēdsian, blētsian, based on blōd ‘blood’ (i.e. originally perhaps ‘mark or consecrate with blood’). The meaning was influenced by its being used to translate Latin benedicere ‘to praise, worship’, and later by association with bliss.

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   The meaning of BLESS is to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word. How to use bless in a sentence.

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

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   12 meanings: 1. to consecrate or render holy, beneficial, or prosperous by means of a religious rite 2. to give honour or glory.... Click for more definitions. TRANSLATOR

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbless verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

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   To bless is to offer a holy seal of approval, like when a priest blesses water, making holy water. It’s also what people say when you sneeze: bless you, which is short for “may God bless you.”

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

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   To make or declare holy by a spoken formula or a sign; hallow; consecrate. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To ask divine favor for. The minister blessed the congregation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To make happy or prosperous; gladden. He blessed us with his leadership. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BLESS meaning: 1. to ask for God's help and protection for someone or something, or to call or make someone or…. Learn more.

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   BLESS meaning: 1 : to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer; 2 : to ask God to care for and protect (someone or something)

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    BLESS definition: 1. to ask God to help or protect someone or something, or to make it holy: 2. to be lucky enough…. Learn more.

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    bless. (blɛs) v.t. blessed blest, bless•ing. 1. to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy. 2. to request God's divine favor upon or for: Bless this house. 3. to bestow some benefit upon; endow: Nature blessed me with strong teeth. 4. to extol as holy; glorify: Bless the name of the Lord.