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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

  • (..) Get out! Come on. Go, go, go! I stayed with Lieutenant Dan and celebrated the holidays. You have a great year, and hurry home. God bless you. Have you found Jesus yet, Gump? I didn't know I was supposed to be looking for him, sir. That's all these cripples at the VA, Jesus this and Jesus that. (..)
    1994 Forrest Gump