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to bless
01
to ask for divine favor or protection for a certain thing or person
Transitive: to bless sb
Examples
I bless you with good health and happiness.
May God bless and watch over your family.
02
to perform the Christian gesture of making the sign of the cross
Transitive: to bless sb | to bless oneself
Examples
Before entering the church, she blessed herself with the sign of the cross.
The priest blessed the congregation by making the sign of the cross over them.
03
to bestow or grant someone a special gift, quality, or attribute
Transitive: to bless sb with sth
Examples
May God bless you with good health and happiness throughout your life.
The Lord has blessed them with a beautiful home and a loving community.
04
to make something sacred or holy through a religious ceremony, prayer, or declaration
Transitive: to bless sth
Examples
The priest blessed the water, making it sacred for baptism.
She asked the priest to bless the house before they moved in.
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