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Benediction
01
a prayer asking for divine blessing, protection, or guidance
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
benedictions
Examples
The priest offered a benediction at the end of the ceremony.
02
a religious service in which the congregation is blessed with the sacrament, especially in Christian tradition
Examples
The evening benediction included the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
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