Blest: meaning, definitions and examples
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blest
[ blɛst ]
religious context
To bless someone or something is to confer divine favor or protection upon them. This term is often used in a religious context, where a ceremony or prayer is performed to invoke blessings from a deity. In a broader sense, it can also mean to express gratitude or appreciation for someone or something. Blessing can also refer to the act of making something holy or sacred. It is an act that signifies goodwill and promotes a sense of reverence.
Synonyms
consecrate, favored, sanctify.
Examples of usage
- The priest blessed the congregation during the service.
- She felt blessed to have such supportive friends.
- They held a ceremony to bless the new home.
Translations
Translations of the word "blest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abençoado
🇮🇳 आशीर्वादित
🇩🇪 gesegnet
🇮🇩 diberkati
🇺🇦 благословенний
🇵🇱 błogosławiony
🇯🇵 祝福された
🇫🇷 béni
🇪🇸 bendecido
🇹🇷 kutlu
🇰🇷 축복받은
🇸🇦 مبارك
🇨🇿 požehnaný
🇸🇰 požehnaný
🇨🇳 受祝福的
🇸🇮 blagoslovljen
🇮🇸 blessaður
🇰🇿 бата алған
🇬🇪 კურთხეული
🇦🇿 xeyirxah
🇲🇽 bendecido
Etymology
The word 'blest' is derived from the Old English 'blēdsian', which means 'to consecrate' or 'to bless'. This term is rooted in the Proto-Germanic '*blōdō' meaning 'to draw blood', which reflects the idea of sacrifice and the conferring of sacredness. Over time, 'bless' and its forms evolved linguistically, especially during the transition from Old English to Middle English. The modern form 'blessed' is most commonly used in liturgical or ceremonial language, while 'blest' is often found in literary contexts or phrases. The use of 'blest' as a past participle, notably in biblical texts, showcases its historical and enduring significance in religious language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,646, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16643 tenacious
- 16644 mended
- 16645 haulage
- 16646 blest
- 16647 degenerated
- 16648 insufficiently
- 16649 darkly
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