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Synonyms
bless·ing (blĕśĭng)

noun 

  1. The act of one that blesses.
  2. A short prayer said before or after a meal; grace.
  3. Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon.
  4. Approbation; approval: This plan has my blessing.
bless (blĕs)

[Middle English blessen, from Old English blētsian, to consecrate.]

transitive verb: blessed or blest (blĕst), bless·ing, bless·es. 

  1. To make holy by religious rite; sanctify.
  2. To make the sign of the cross over so as to sanctify.
  3. To invoke divine favor upon.
  4. To honor as holy; glorify: Bless the Lord.
  5. To confer well-being or prosperity on.
  6. To endow, as with talent.

idioms

bless you
Used to wish good health to a person who has just sneezed.

derivatives

blesśer
noun