blessing
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
verb
- 1
To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
- 2
To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
- 3
To invoke divine favor upon.
- 4
To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
- 5
To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
- 6
To wave; to brandish.
- 7
(past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.
- 8
(with from) To secure, defend, or prevent from.
noun
- 1
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
- 2
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
- 3
Good fortune.
- 4
A modern pagan ceremony.
- 5
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
“We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.”
- 6
Something someone is glad of.
“After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.”
- 7
A prayer before a meal; grace.
- 8
A group of unicorns.
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