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   bless

   /bles/

   verb

   • 1. pronounce words in a religious rite, to confer or invoke divine favor upon; ask God to look favorably on: "he blessed the dying man and anointed him" Similar ask God's favor forask God's protection forgive a benediction forinvoke happiness onendowfavorprovidegracebestowfurnishentrustpresentgrantvouchsafeaffordaccordgivedonateconfer onlavish onliterary:endueOpposite cursetrouble
   • ▪ (especially in Christian church services) call (God) holy; praise (God). Similar praiseworshipglorifyhonorexaltadorepay tribute topay homage togive thanks toveneratereverencehallowarchaic:magnifylaud
   • ▪ (of God or some notional higher power) endow (someone) with a particular cherished thing or attribute: "God has blessed us with free will" 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 Christian gesture of 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.

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

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

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

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   Bless is used in expressions such as ' God bless ' or ' bless you ' to express affection, thanks, or good wishes. [ informal , spoken , feelings ] 'Bless you, Eva,' he whispered.

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   to consecrate or render holy, beneficial, or prosperous by means of a religious rite. to give honour or glory to (a person or thing) as divine or holy. to call upon God to protect; give a benediction to. to worship or adore (God); call or hold holy.

6. 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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › blessBless - definition of bless by The Free Dictionary

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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.

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

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   To praise or glorify. To bless the Lord. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (6) Synonyms: sign. sanctify.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › blessbless verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to have something good such as ability, great happiness, etc. She's blessed with excellent health. We're blessed with five beautiful grandchildren. bless you. said to someone after they have sneezed. bless you, her, him, etc. (informal)

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    6 days ago · bless (third-person singular simple present blesses, present participle blessing, simple past and past participle blest or blessed) To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify. To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.

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

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    Britannica Dictionary definition of BLESS. [+ object] 1. : to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer. The priest blessed their marriage at the wedding. The water for the baptism has been blessed. 2. : to ask God to care for and protect (someone or something) The priest blessed the baby I held in my arms. 3.