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bless
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- pronunciation:
- bles
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
blesses, blessing, blessed, blest |
| definition 1: |
When a priest or other person blesses someone or something, they ask God to protect or show special kindness to them.
The priest blessed the bride and groom and all the people at the wedding.- antonyms:
- curse
- similar words:
- favor, guard, protect
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| definition 2: |
When you are blessed with something, it means that you have received something very good and special from God or as if from God.
She is blessed with musical talent.The farmers were blessed with both rain and sunshine this spring.- similar words:
- favor, honor
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| related words: |
praise |
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