blessing
/'blesiɳ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A prayer asking for divine favor or protection: The act of speaking words that invoke God's kindness, safety, or support upon someone or something.
- A short prayer of thanks said before eating a meal: A ritual expression of gratitude for food.
- Something that promotes or contributes to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a benefit: A fortunate or advantageous circumstance.
- Approval or permission, especially when given in a supportive manner: An act of giving consent or endorsement to a plan or action.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The priest gave his blessing to the newly married couple. (A prayer for divine favor)
- We always say a blessing before dinner. (A prayer of thanks before a meal)
- Having a supportive family is a great blessing. (A benefit contributing to happiness)
- The manager gave the project his blessing. (Formal approval or endorsement)
Advanced Usage
- "A blessing in disguise": Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good happening later.
- Losing that job was a blessing in disguise because it led me to a much better career.
- "To count one's blessings": To think about the good things in one's life, especially when feeling unhappy.
- When I feel stressed, I try to count my blessings.
Variants and Related Words
- Bless (verb): To ask for divine favor upon someone or something; to make holy.
- The priest will bless the new building.
- Blessed (adjective): Holy; or bringing happiness or relief.
- They enjoyed a period of blessed peace.
- Blessedly (adverb): In a way that brings relief or happiness.
- The noise stopped blessedly.
Synonyms
- Boon: A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
- Benediction: A prayer asking for blessing, often at the end of a religious service.
- Approval: The action of agreeing to or accepting something.
- Grace: (In the context of a prayer) a short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
Related Phrases
- Give/get one's blessing: To give or receive approval or permission.
- Her parents gave their blessing for her to study abroad.
- Mixed blessing: Something that has both good and bad aspects.
- The promotion was a mixed blessing; it meant more money but also more stress.
Related Idioms
- A blessing on your head: An expression of good wishes for someone.
- You're leaving? Well, a blessing on your head and good luck!
Noun
- the act of praying for divine protection
- a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
- a short prayer of thanks before a meal
- their youngest son said grace
- a desirable state
- enjoy the blessings of peace
- a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors
- the formal act of approving
- he gave the project his blessing
- his decision merited the approval of any sensible person