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bless Definition and Meaning in English (bless definition)

verb
Synonyms:consecratesanctifyhallow
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Bless definition: To consecrate or sanctify something by a religious rite, or to invoke divine favor upon a person or thing.

Definitions of Bless

  1. 1verb

    To consecrate or sanctify something by a religious rite, or to invoke divine favor upon a person or thing.

  2. 2verb

    To make something holy or sacred, often through a religious ceremony or declaration.

  3. 3verb

    To endow or provide someone with something desirable or beneficial, often implying divine providence or good fortune.

Example Sentences

formal

“May God bless you and your family with health and happiness.”

formal

“The priest will bless the new church before its official opening.”

casual

“She was blessed with a beautiful voice and a kind heart.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseblessed
present participleblessing
pluralblessings
agent nounblesser
adjectiveblessed

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Bless you!expression

An exclamation said to someone who has just sneezed, or sometimes used to express surprise or gratitude.

Bless your heartidiom

An expression of sympathy, pity, or sometimes mild exasperation, often used in Southern US English.

Bless me!expression

An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.

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Bless definition: To consecrate or sanctify something by a religious rite, or to invoke divine favor upon a person or thing.
How do you translate 'Bless' to English?▼
'Bless' translates to 'bless' in English. Bless definition: To consecrate or sanctify something by a religious rite, or to invoke divine favor upon a person or thing.
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