bless (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /blɛs/
Definition
To ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something; to consecrate or make holy.
Examples
May God bless you on your travels.
The priest will bless the new church building.
She blessed the food before they ate.
How to Use bless
- bless someone (prepositional phrase)
- To ask for divine favor or protection for a person. — "The king blessed his soldiers before battle."
- bless something (prepositional phrase)
- To ask for divine favor or protection for a thing or place. — "The priest blessed the new altar."
- bless someone with something (prepositional phrase)
- To give someone a desirable quality or possession. — "She was blessed with a beautiful voice."
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