 blessing |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the formal act of giving approval | |
| Synonyms: | approval approving | |
| Examples: | : "he gave the project his blessing" "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" |
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| Related terms: | disapproval support adoption backing reward admiration approbate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (religion) a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
| Synonyms: | thanksgiving grace | |
| Related terms: | thanks prayer | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (religion) a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection | |
| Synonyms: | benediction | |
| Related terms: | prayer benison bless | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a desirable state | |
| Synonyms: | boon | |
| Examples: | "enjoy the blessings of peace" "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors" |
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| Related terms: | good_fortune mercy | |
| 5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 5838 | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (religion) the act of praying for divine protection | |
| Synonyms: | benediction | |
| Related terms: | prayer bless | |
| Similar spelling: |
Blessinger blushing Blassingame blushingly Blasingame blossoming blazing blocking blacking Blasini bleakness blackness |
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