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Blessing

/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/

To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

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📖 Definitions of "Blessing"

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.

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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Blessing"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
benedictionnoun	A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
approvalnoun	An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
approving	Expressing approbation; commending
thanksgivingnoun	(Canada, US) Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada, and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
boonnoun	A good thing; a thing to be thankful for or to appreciate duly.
gracenoun	(countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities.

↔️ Antonyms of "Blessing"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
disapprovalnoun	The act of disapproving; condemnation.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Blessing"

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Word	Definition
benedictionnoun	A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
thanksgivingnoun	(Canada, US) Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada, and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
approving	Expressing approbation; commending
gracenoun	(countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities.
approvalnoun	An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
boonnoun	A good thing; a thing to be thankful for or to appreciate duly.
godsendnoun	An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.
evangelizationnoun	The act of evangelizing; the state of being evangelized.
holinessnoun	The state or condition of being holy.
adoptionnoun	The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.
favornoun	A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
wealthnoun	(uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.
richnessnoun	(uncountable) The state or quality of being rich; wealthiness, wealth, riches.
benefitnoun	An advantage; help or aid from something.
mercynoun	(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
endorsementnoun	The act or quality of endorsing
gospelnoun	The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.
fortunenoun	Good luck.
concurrencenoun	Agreement; concurring.
consentnoun	Voluntary agreement or permission.