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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: |
to make holy by religious ritual.
The priest blessed their marriage.- synonyms:
- consecrate
- similar words:
- anoint, dedicate
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| definition 2: |
to ask for favor from God.
Bless this gathering.- antonyms:
- curse
- similar words:
- favor, guard, protect
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| definition 3: |
to give something good to.
She is blessed with musical talent.- synonyms:
- endow, grace
- similar words:
- favor, honor
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| related words: |
endow, grace, praise |
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