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Definition of bless
blessed
play \ˈblest\ alsoblest
play \ˈblest\;blessing
transitive verb
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
4a : praise, glorify bless his holy nameb : to speak well of : approve
5 : to confer prosperity or happiness upon God has blessed us with four children.
6 archaic : protect, preserve Bless me from marrying a usurer! — Shakespeare
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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.
Recent Examples of bless from the Web
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Or rather, Grace has found them, shining down upon America by blessing its people.
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As Sachs documents in memorable fashion, the young Italian, blessed with an astounding musical memory and an acute understanding of musical structure and style, rose steadily through the ranks.
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The two held hands across the table, and Mock asked God to bless and protect the man, to bring opportunities for him.
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FacebookPinterest Our July cover star also blessed us with the gift of jams.
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Beyonce has reportedly blessed the world with her twins.
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A. I’ve been blessed to have found some very helpful and purposeful mentors throughout my career, such as Aaron Eggert and David Jacobsen.
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Auxiliary Bishop Jorge H. Rodriguez-Novelo blesses the remains of Julia Greeley in the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
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Despite the shady behind-the-scenes dealing, the horses are taken into their contrada’s church to be blessed.
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Origin and Etymology of bless
Middle English, from Old English blētsian, from blōd blood; from the use of blood in consecration
Other Christian Religious Terms
BLESS Defined for English Language Learners
bless
playDefinition of bless for English Language Learners
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: to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer
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: to ask God to care for and protect (someone or something)
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: to provide (a person, place, etc.) with something good or desirable
BLESS Defined for Kids
bless
playDefinition of bless for Students
blessed
\ˈblest\ alsoblest
;blessing
1 : to make holy by a religious ceremony or words bless an altar
2 : to ask the favor or protection of God for Bless the children of the world. Hint: The phrase bless you is used to wish good health especially to someone who has just sneezed.
3 : to praise or honor as holy bless the Lord
4 : to give happiness or good fortune to He is blessed with good health.
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