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

  • (..) I understand you've asked the people to gather around and watch the well begin tomorrow. Is that right? -That's right. -I will bless the well. Before you begin, you should introduce me. You'll see me walk up towards the oil well, and when l... The derrick. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood
  • (..) I'm going to find you and I'm going to take more than my money back. Is that all right with you? -Yes, sir. -All right, then. -Nice luck to you. God bless. -And to you, young man. -There's someone coming. -Thank you, Mary. -Good evening. -Good evening. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood