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

  • (..) know what I would do. I suppose you'd find comfort in your faith. Faith isn't always a comfort. I've lost so many over the years. God blesses every child born and unborn with an immortal soul. All I can do is pray for them, especially the unbaptized ones, wherever they may go. (..)
    2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9