bless

Definition

  • verb: to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer
  • verb: to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
  • used in the phrase 'God bless' to express good wishes or appreciation for someone or something
  • synonyms: guard, keep, protect

Examples

  • “I'll be happy to help in any way I can.” “Oh, 'bless you'! That's very kind of you.”

  • I have 'been blessed with' good health and a wonderful wife and children.

  • Nature has 'blessed' the area 'with' good soil and a sunny climate.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You, my room, tonight. You, . And bring a friend. What's the pleasure in this life Laughter, love and drinking Good King Richard, bless his soul Loves wine and warring But for us who stay at home There's only beer and whoring How many? Twenty. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • (..) ...to burden your horse with such a heavy purse. The Sheriff will hear of this! I truly hope so. Buy yourself a new sow. God bless you, Fanny. And God bless Robin Hood! We reckon he's nicked... ...three to four million in the last five months. Raise the bounty on his head. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves