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

  • (..) Hail Mary, full of grace... ...blessed art Thou amongst women... ...and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners... Almighty God, bless the insignia of Saint Sebastian the Martyr, that it may contribute to the sacredness of him to whom it is given. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III