bless
to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy.
to request of God the bestowal of divine favor on: Bless this house.
to bestow good of any kind upon: a nation blessed with peace.
to extol as holy; glorify: Bless the name of the Lord.
to protect or guard from evil (usually used as an interjection): Bless you! Bless your innocent little heart!
to condemn or curse: I'll be blessed if I can see your reasoning. Bless me if it isn't my old friend!
to make the sign of the cross over or upon: The Pope blessed the multitude.
Origin of bless
1Other words for bless
Other words from bless
- blesser, noun
- bless·ing·ly, adverb
- outbless, verb (used with object), out·blessed or out·blest, out·bles·sing.
- pre·bless, verb (used with object)
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How to use bless in a sentence
We’re blessed to live in countries where we can be who we are and yet we know that there are individual cases around the world, individual countries that deny just basic human rights.
Grenell defends progress in global initiative to decriminalize homosexuality | Chris Johnson | September 23, 2020 | Washington BladeIt’s like, songs like that makes me realize how I’ve been a wretch, and yet God will bless me.
That’s when a country seemingly blessed with valuable natural resources ultimately suffers because it fails to diversify their economy.
Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 17, 2020 | FreakonomicsI was blessed enough to get this opportunity at a very young age, but I’ve taken every opportunity that’s come my way.
In 1923, San Diego adopted its first zoning ordinance – six years after the Supreme Court outlawed racial districts, and three years before the court blessed the basic structure of zoning we know today.
Single-Family Zoning’s Century of Supremacy in San Diego | Andrew Keatts | August 26, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
The ceremony ended with a singing of “God bless America,” with some of those in the stands as well as de Blasio singing along.
West Virginia, God bless it, is still a little bit different!
Beth, bless her, later asks Joan what Gorman has done to her.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Slabtown’: The Real Source of Terror Isn’t Walkers, It’s Rape | Melissa Leon | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI think Richard Kiel did, God bless him, but according to Rob, there was really only one person who could play the role.
Cary Elwes, aka Westley, Shares Inconceivable Tales From the Making of ‘The Princess Bride’ | Marlow Stern | September 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the one hand it can bless you with exceptional land for growing grapes.
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards | Clive Irving | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"God bless 'ee, Missy," cried the old man in the shrill cracked voice of age, as he pressed up to the carriage window.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsGilbert's "O shame, father," and Mrs. Rushmere's "God bless the dear child," following her hasty retreat.
The World Before Them | Susanna Moodie“God bless thee, little David,” said the country folk, crowding to shake his hand as he was conveyed back to London for his trial.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. HarperPut your hands together as you do when you’re saying your prayers, mon brave, and say, ‘God bless father and mother.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeI have earnestly prayed that what I am about to say may bear fruit and I know that you will bless my word with a similar prayer.
Third class in Indian railways | Mahatma Gandhi
British Dictionary definitions for bless
/ (blɛs) /
to consecrate or render holy, beneficial, or prosperous by means of a religious rite
to give honour or glory to (a person or thing) as divine or holy
to call upon God to protect; give a benediction to
to worship or adore (God); call or hold holy
(often passive) to grant happiness, health, or prosperity to: they were blessed with perfect peace
(usually passive) to endow with a talent, beauty, etc: she was blessed with an even temper
rare to protect against evil or harm
bless! (interjection) an exclamation of well-wishing
bless you! (interjection)
a traditional phrase said to a person who has just sneezed
an exclamation of well-wishing or surprise
bless me!, bless my soul! or God bless my soul! (interjection) an exclamation of surprise
not have a penny to bless oneself with to be desperately poor
Origin of bless
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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