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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

  • (..) Welcome back to the fight. This time I know our side will win. Are you ready? Yes, I'm ready. Goodbye, Rick. God bless you. Better hurry. You'll miss that plane. I was right. You are a sentimentalist. Stay where you are. (..)
    1942 Casablanca