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blessing   (TTS Sound)

The noun blessing has 5 senses

• blessing, approval, approving -- (the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person")


• blessing, boon -- (a desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors")


• grace, blessing, thanksgiving -- (a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace")


• benediction, blessing -- (a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection)


• blessing, benediction -- (the act of praying for divine protection)

The verb bless has 4 senses

• bless -- (give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son")


• bless -- (confer prosperity or happiness on)


• bless, sign -- (make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate)


• consecrate, bless, hallow, sanctify -- (render holy by means of religious rites)