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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

  • (..) Oh well, it was all my fault. I got engaged but then she freaked out because... I'd only just met him, you know, that day. And she said she wouldn't bless the marriage... Wait. You got engaged to someone you just met? Yeah. Anyway, I got mad and so she got mad. And then she tried to walk away, (..)
    2013 Frozen