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Bless
blɛs
Bless definitions
verb
bless
blessed
blesses
blessing
- 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"
ask God's favour for ask God's protection for give a benediction for invoke happiness on endow favour provide grace bestow furnish entrust present- (especially in Christian church services) call (God) holy; praise (God)
- (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"
- express or feel gratitude to; thank
"she silently blessed the premonition which had made her pack her best dress"
- 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?"
interjection
- said to express affection or benevolence (sometimes in a patronizing way) towards someone endearing
"she even bought me a little present—bless!"