blessing
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
Dictionary
verb
- To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
- To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
- To invoke divine favor upon.
- To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
- To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
- To wave; to brandish.
- (past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.
- (with from) To secure, defend, or prevent from.
noun
- Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
- A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
- Good fortune.
- A modern pagan ceremony.
- The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
"We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing."
- Something someone is glad of.
"After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing."
- A prayer before a meal; grace.
- A group of unicorns.
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