Bless: meaning, definitions and examples
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bless
[ bles ]
prayer
To consecrate or make holy by a religious rite; to ask for God's favor upon.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- May the priest bless this marriage.
- She blessed the food before they began eating.
good wishes
To bestow good wishes or approval upon someone; to bring happiness or good fortune to.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She blessed him with good health and prosperity.
- He always blesses us with his presence.
expression
A prayer asking for God's favor or protection.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She said a silent blessing before the meal.
- The priest gave his blessing to the congregation.
Translations
Translations of the word "bless" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abençoar
🇮🇳 आशीर्वाद देना
🇩🇪 segnen
🇮🇩 memberkati
🇺🇦 благословити
🇵🇱 błogosławić
🇯🇵 祝福する
🇫🇷 bénir
🇪🇸 bendecir
🇹🇷 kutsamak
🇰🇷 축복하다
🇸🇦 يبارك
🇨🇿 požehnat
🇸🇰 požehnať
🇨🇳 祝福
🇸🇮 blagosloviti
🇮🇸 blessa
🇰🇿 бата беру
🇬🇪 კურთხევა
🇦🇿 xeyir-dua vermək
🇲🇽 bendecir
Word origin
The word 'bless' originated from the Old English word 'blesian', meaning 'to consecrate with blood'. In early Christian times, it was used to refer to the sprinkling of blood in a religious ceremony. Over time, the meaning evolved to include asking for divine favor or approval. Today, 'bless' is commonly used in religious contexts, as well as in everyday language to convey good wishes or approval.