blessing
Definition of blessing
1a : the act or words of one that blesses say the blessing over the wine a priestly blessingb : approval, encouragement asked her parents for their blessing before he proposed
2 : a thing conducive to happiness or welfare My daughter is a blessing to me in my old age. Their absence turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Count your blessings.
3 : grace (see 1grace 5) said at a meal said the blessing before dinner
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Examples of blessing in a Sentence
Presumably he was acting with the government's blessing.
They got married without their parents' blessing.
We asked the Lord's blessing on us and on our project.
He said a blessing before the meal.
Recent Examples of blessing from the Web
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The Army's presence over the last 100 years has been a blessing and a curse, according to many residents.
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When his company, located in Batavia, expanded to a new site in February 2016, the Rev. Coleman gave an invocation and prayed for blessings on all the Savor Seasonings staff, The Clermont Sun reported.
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Consumers are better off, yet the blessing is mixed.
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Being blocked by President Trump on Twitter might sound like a blessing, but seven people who can claim that badge of honor don’t see it that way.
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On the other hand, Cowboys and Aliens, Armageddon, and the Village People movie Can’t Stop the Music, each of which contains cowboy characters, would easily pass the Cowboy Test and receive a hearty blessing.
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This new form of theological discourse brings some blessings: The women of Truth’s Table can talk to one another across three states and hundreds of miles, for example, building a community of women who share their needs and interests.
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But being related to President Trump is not a blessing here.
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Tot Shabbat services precedes general Shabbat morning services at 11 a.m. Young children sing along with the clergy, hear stories, and receive special blessings.
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Origin and Etymology of blessing
see bless
BLESSING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of blessing for English Language Learners
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: approval that allows or helps you to do something
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: help and approval from God
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: something that helps you or brings happiness
BLESSING Defined for Kids
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Definition of blessing for Students
1 : the act of someone who blesses
2 : approval Voters gave their blessing to the plan.
3 : something that makes a person happy or content We enjoy the blessings of peace.
4 : a short prayer She said a blessing before dinner.
Learn More about blessing
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