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- DictionaryBen·e·dic·tion/ˌbenəˈdikSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service: "he said the benediction"
noun. an utterance of good wishes. the form of blessing pronounced by an officiating minister, as at the close of divine service. a ceremony by which things are set aside for sacred uses, as a church, vestments, or bells. (usually initial capital letter) Also called Ben·e·dic·tion of the Bless·ed Sac·ra·ment [ ben-i-, dik, -sh, uh, n , uh ...
A benediction is a blessing — either a formal one that you might hear in a church service or an informal one that you might utter when you take any leap of faith. The noun benediction comes from the Latin roots bene, meaning "well" and diction meaning "to speak" — literally to speak well of.
1. an utterance of good wishes. 2. the invocation of a blessing, esp. the short blessing closing a religious service. 3. ( usu. cap.) a Roman or Anglo-Catholic service that includes a blessing of the congregation with the Host in the monstrance. 4. something that imparts a benefit.
6 days ago · 1. variable noun. A benediction is a kind of Christian prayer. [formal] The minister pronounced the benediction. The Pope's hands were raised in benediction. Synonyms: blessing, favour, grace, prayer More Synonyms of benediction. 2. variable noun. You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction .
noun. an utterance of good wishes. the form of blessing pronounced by an officiating minister, as at the close of divine service. a ceremony by which things are set aside for sacred uses, as a church, vestments, or bells.
Apr 29, 2024 · [formal] The minister pronounced the benediction. The Pope's hands were raised in benediction. Synonyms: blessing, favour, grace, prayer More Synonyms of benediction. 2. variable noun. You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction . She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction.
Check pronunciation: benediction. Definition of benediction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
