bless
//blɛs//
Verb
blessInfinitive
blessPresent tense
blessedPast tense
blessedPast participle
blessingPresent participle
blessesThird-person singular
1
To ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something, typically through prayer or religious ceremony.
The priest blessed the children at the ceremony.
2
To make something holy or sacred through religious ritual.
The priest blessed the water before the ceremony.
3
To endow or favor someone with a particular gift, quality, or advantage.
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice.
4
To express gratitude or praise to God.
We blessed God for his mercy and kindness.
5
To approve or give support to something (often used in the phrase 'bless' or 'God bless').
The committee blessed the new project proposal.