1
religion
: to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
asked the priest to bless their marriage
Bless this home.
2
religion
: to hallow with the sign of the cross
He blessed himself before liftoff.
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
God has blessed us with four children.
Examples of bless in a Sentence
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.
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May God bless Joe (Doug's son) and his whole family.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Few are blessed with his athleticism or talent, but the right gear can help any aspiring basketball player develop excellent scoring ability.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
God bless Pat Williams and how fate dealt him the lottery riches of Dwight Howard, Chris Webber (traded for Penny Hardaway) and Shaquille O’Neal.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
And even if you are somehow blessed enough to be able to give a multi-million-dollar donation to a cultural institution…well, the guest list is already full of those whose checks have already been cashed.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Few are blessed with his athleticism or talent, but the right gear can help any aspiring basketball player develop excellent scoring ability.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
God bless Pat Williams and how fate dealt him the lottery riches of Dwight Howard, Chris Webber (traded for Penny Hardaway) and Shaquille O’Neal.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
And even if you are somehow blessed enough to be able to give a multi-million-dollar donation to a cultural institution…well, the guest list is already full of those whose checks have already been cashed.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
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“Bless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bless. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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Etymology
Old English blētsian, blēdsian "to bless, to consecrate (originally with blood)," derived from blōd "blood"
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