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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Alan was a gifted creator, a man of faith, and a deeply loving soul whose life blessed many.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
But Ashley and Austin, bless their hearts, would live in the throes of a careless spring, with mismatched furniture and super casual pastel curtains.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Out of respect, the Kalamas made the decision not to develop the lot, and the site later was blessed by a community elder.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
From blazing stars and diminutive buttercups to uncultivated roses and sunflowers, the Midwest is blessed with many gorgeous native wildflowers.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
But Ashley and Austin, bless their hearts, would live in the throes of a careless spring, with mismatched furniture and super casual pastel curtains.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Out of respect, the Kalamas made the decision not to develop the lot, and the site later was blessed by a community elder.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
From blazing stars and diminutive buttercups to uncultivated roses and sunflowers, the Midwest is blessed with many gorgeous native wildflowers.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bless
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“Bless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bless. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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