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

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   The meaning of BLESS is to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word. How to use bless in a sentence.

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

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   Definition of blessing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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.

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

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   5 days ago · blessing. A blessing is something good that you are grateful for. If something is done with someone's blessing, it is done with their approval and support . In April Thai and Indonesian leaders gave their formal blessing to the idea.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › blessingBLESSING | 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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › blessingBlessing - definition of blessing by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the act or words of a person who blesses. 2. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty. 3. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness. 4. the invoking of God's favor upon a person. 5. praise; devotion; worship, esp. grace said before a meal.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › blessingblessing - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 23, 2024 · The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval . We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing. Something someone is glad of. After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing. A prayer before a meal; grace. A group of unicorns . Antonyms [ edit] curse. Derived terms [ edit] a blessing and a curse.