1. blessing - noun
· the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Synonym(s): approval, approving
Hypernym(s): support
2. blessing - noun
· a desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"
Synonym(s): boon
Hypernym(s): good_fortune, luckiness, good_luck
3. blessing - noun
· a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace"
Synonym(s): grace, thanksgiving
Hypernym(s): prayer, petition, orison
4. blessing - noun
· a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
Synonym(s): benediction
Hypernym(s): prayer, petition, orison
5. blessing - noun
· the act of praying for divine protection
Synonym(s): benediction
Hypernym(s): prayer, supplication
6. bless - verb
· give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son"
Hypernym(s): raise, conjure, conjure_up, invoke, evoke, stir, call_down, arouse, bring_up, put_forward, call_forth
Antonym(s): curse
7. bless - verb
· confer prosperity or happiness on
8. bless - verb
· make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
Synonym(s): sign
Hypernym(s): gesticulate, gesture, motion
9. bless - verb
· render holy by means of religious rites
Synonym(s): consecrate, hallow, sanctify
Hypernym(s): declare
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