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    Bless

    /blɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To confer or invoke divine favor upon; to make holy or consecrate.
    The priest will bless the congregation at the end of the service.
    To express gratitude or appreciation for someone or something.
    I feel blessed to have such supportive friends in my life.
    To endow or favor with something good or beneficial.
    The new job will bless her with opportunities for advancement.
    To make (something) holy through a religious rite.
    They gathered to bless the new home with a ceremony.
    To protect or watch over; to enhance with good wishes.
    May the angels bless you on your journey.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'blesse', from Old English 'blēdsian', which means 'to consecrate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Bless you
    A phrase said to someone after they sneeze, wishing them good health.
    God bless
    An expression of good wishes or gratitude towards someone.
    Count your blessings
    To be grateful for what one has.
    Bless my soul
    An expression of surprise or astonishment.
    A blessed event
    A term often used to describe a birth.

    Related Words

    blessing
    A prayer or expression of good wishes.
    blessed
    Made holy or consecrated; having benefitted from divine favor.

    Slang Meanings

    To be very lucky or fortunate.
    I feel so blessed to be living my dream.
    To express appreciation or good fortune.
    She was blessed with an amazing job offer.