bless
verb (used with object)
to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy.
have blessed
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present perfectof bless.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Tesla investors have blessed Musk’s prior pay packages despite similar opposition from ISS, which typically influences how index funds vote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
The Senate party leaders, Democratic Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, have blessed the negotiations, adding an imprimatur of seriousness to the talks.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
“I am grateful to be the mother of fourteen children who have blessed me with sixteen grandchildren. Although we have known sorrow, our lives today are full of love and joy,” Mia Farrow wrote Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2021
“You all have blessed my life immensely and I thank God daily for trusting me to care for, shape the lives of, and influence all of you.”
From Fox News ● Jan. 28, 2020
“Wish she could have blessed the driver so he would have slowed down,” I tell her.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
