bless (Meaning)
bless (v)
give a benediction to
confer prosperity or happiness on
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
render holy by means of religious rites
bless (v. t.)
To make or pronounce holy; to consecrate
To make happy, blithesome, or joyous; to confer prosperity or happiness upon; to grant divine favor to.
To express a wish or prayer for the happiness of; to invoke a blessing upon; -- applied to persons.
To invoke or confer beneficial attributes or qualities upon; to invoke or confer a blessing on, -- as on food.
To make the sign of the cross upon; to cross (one's self).
To guard; to keep; to protect.
To praise, or glorify; to extol for excellences.
To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
To wave; to brandish.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bless
bless Sentence Examples
- May the heavens above bless you with abundant happiness and prosperity.
- As we gather here today, let us take a moment to bless this union with love and understanding.
- The priest raised his hands to bless the congregation before delivering the sermon.
- After a challenging journey, they finally reached their destination, feeling blessed by the warm welcome they received.
- With a heart full of gratitude, she counted her blessings each day, cherishing every moment.
- Let us not forget to bless those who are less fortunate than us and offer them a helping hand.
- The elders in the community gathered to bless the newborn baby and wish him a life filled with joy and success.
- Despite facing adversity, she believed that every experience, good or bad, was a blessing in disguise.
- The unexpected opportunity to travel abroad was truly a blessing in their lives, opening doors to new experiences and perspectives.
- As the sun set on another day, she whispered a silent prayer, asking for blessings for her family and loved ones.
FAQs About the word bless
give a benediction to, confer prosperity or happiness on, make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate, render hol
consecrate, hallow, sanctify, dedicate, cleanse, baptize, sacralize,devote, purify, commit
defile, violate, violate, pollute, soil, profane,desecrate, pollute, dirty, defile
May the heavens above bless you with abundant happiness and prosperity.
As we gather here today, let us take a moment to bless this union with love and understanding.
The priest raised his hands to bless the congregation before delivering the sermon.
After a challenging journey, they finally reached their destination, feeling blessed by the warm welcome they received.
