bless
bless
transitive verb \ˈbles\ blessed \ˈblest\ also blest \ˈblest\ bless·ing
Definition of BLESS
1
: to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
2
: to hallow with the sign of the cross
3
: to invoke divine care for <bless your heart> —used in the phrase bless you to wish good health especially to one who has just sneezed
5
: to confer prosperity or happiness upon
Examples of BLESS
- The priest blessed their marriage at the wedding.
- The water for the baptism has been blessed.
- The priest blessed the baby I held in my arms.
Origin of BLESS
Middle English, from Old English blētsian, from blōd blood; from the use of blood in consecration
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to BLESS
- Synonyms
- consecrate, hallow, sacralize, sanctify
- Antonyms
- deconsecrate, desacralize, desanctify
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