bless

[bles]

bless Definition

• 1. to ask for God's help and protection for someone or something
• 2. to make holy by religious rite
• 3. to give happiness or good things to someone

Using bless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  May God bless you and keep you safe.

• Example

  The priest blessed the water before baptizing the baby.

• Example

  I feel blessed to have such wonderful friends.

• Example

  She always takes time to bless her food before eating.

bless Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bless

• consecrate
• sanctify
• hallow
• anoint
• endow

Antonyms for bless

• curse
• condemn
• censure

Idioms Using bless

• count your blessings

  to be grateful for what you have, rather than focusing on what you don't have

  Example

  Even though I don't have a lot of money, I try to count my blessings and appreciate the good things in my life.

• give someone your blessing

  to approve of or support someone's decision or action

  Example

  My parents gave me their blessing when I decided to move to a new city for a job.

• blessed with something

  having something good or desirable

  Example

  She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice.

Phrases with bless

• bless your heart

  a phrase used to express sympathy, gratitude, or affection

  Example

  Bless your heart for helping me with my bags.

• bless you

  a phrase said to someone after they sneeze, wishing them good health

  Example

  Bless you! Do you need a tissue?

• blessing in disguise

  something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but turns out to be good in the end

  Example

  Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it led me to start my own business.

Origins of bless

from Old English 'blǣdsian', meaning 'to consecrate with blood'

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Summary: bless in Brief

The verb 'bless' [bles] has three main meanings: to ask for divine help or protection, to make holy through religious rite, and to give happiness or good things. It is often used in phrases like 'bless your heart' and 'bless you,' and idioms like 'count your blessings' and 'give someone your blessing.' 'Blessed with something' denotes having something good or desirable.