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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

  • (..) A tosst to the lnternational Sand Club. May it soon resurface. The lnternational Sand Club. The lnternational Sand Clubh misfits, buggers, fsscists and fools. God bless us, every one. Oops! Mustn't say ''lnternational.'' Dirty word, filthy word. His Majesty, die Fuhrer il duce... (..)
    1996 The English Patient