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   Bless·ing

   /ˈblesiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. God's favor and protection: "may God continue to give us his blessing" Similar protectionfavorOpposite condemnation
   • ▪ a prayer asking for God's favor and protection: "a priest gave a blessing as the ship was launched"
   • ▪ grace said before or after a meal. Similar benedictiondedicationconsecrationinvocationcommendationprayer for someoneintercessiongracethanksgivingthankskiddusharchaic:orisonOpposite anathema
   • ▪ a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; something that brings well-being: "great intelligence can be a curse as well as a blessing" Similar advantagebenefithelpboongood thinggodsendfavorgiftconveniencebonusplus pointadded attractionadditional benefitextraadded extraluckstroke of luckpiece of luckgood fortunewindfallgainprofitvirtuebountyinformal:plusperkliterary:benisonOpposite affliction
   • ▪ a person's sanction or support: "he gave the plan his blessing even before it was announced" Similar sanctionconsentassentendorsementclearanceagreementconcurrenceapprovalseal of approvalstamp of approvalimprimaturbackingsupportfavorgood wishesinformal:the go-aheadthe thumbs upthe green lightthe OKformal:approbation

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionblessing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Losing your job might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. to be grateful for the good things in your life. Definition of blessing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blessBless Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. religion : to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word. asked the priest to bless their marriage. Bless this home. 2. religion : to hallow with the sign of the cross. He blessed himself before liftoff. 3. : to invoke divine care for.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blessingBlessing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A blessing is a prayer asking for divine protection, or a little gift from the heavens. It's also any act of approving, like when your roommate wants to move out and you give her your blessings. Blessings have to do with approval. The first meaning is asking for divine protection or favor.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLESSING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. A blessing is something good that you are grateful for. Rivers are a blessing for an agricultural country. [ + for] ...the blessings of prosperity. [ + of] Synonyms: benefit, help, service, profit More Synonyms of blessing.

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLESSING | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   BLESSING meaning: 1. something that is lucky or makes you happy: 2. approval that someone gives to a plan or action…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBLESSING definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   6 days ago · 1. countable noun. A blessing is something good that you are grateful for. Rivers are a blessing for an agricultural country. Synonyms: benefit, help, service, profit More Synonyms of blessing. 2. countable noun [with poss] If something is done with someone's blessing, it is done with their approval and support.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › blessingBlessing Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of BLESSING. 1. [noncount] a : approval that allows or helps you to do something. He gave his blessing to the plan. [=he approved the plan] Presumably he was acting with the government's blessing. They got married without their parents' blessing. b : help and approval from God.