Bless

Pronunciation: /ˈblɛs/

Bless (verb)

  1. to ask for God's help or protection for someone or something
  2. to make something holy by a religious ceremony
  3. to say or feel that you hope good things happen to someone

Examples

  • The priest will bless the congregation during the service.
  • They asked the elder to bless their new home.

Common collocations: bless the congregation, bless the people, bless the altar, bless the water, bless with happiness

Synonyms of Bless

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bless

  • opposite of blessing