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

  • (..) Bring some plates. Don't worry. Nothing will happen. When you revoke your complaint, we'll give you these three checks. God bless you. Hojjat, get a pen and paper so we can write everything down and sign it. I want to say something first... Say a prayer and finish it. (..)
    2011 A Separation
  • (..) He can't help it. Sir, you're his elder. Please forgive him. Go tell him to find someone to vouch for you. God bless you. Don't leave the building. No, I'll wait for him to come back. Will you ask her? She'll think (..)
    2011 A Separation