bless
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blessing
Definition of bless
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Synonyms & Antonyms for bless
Synonyms
consecrate, hallow, sacralize, sanctify
Antonyms
deconsecrate, desacralize, desanctify
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Examples of bless in a Sentence
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Packaged in boxes with auspicious designs, these treats are given to friends, families and colleagues every year as a way to bless the receiver with longevity or harmony, and are often enjoyed together, cut into smaller pieces to eat alongside tea. — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "How mooncakes, the ultimate fall pastry, helped me celebrate my Chinese heritage — and where to find them in Chicago," 9 Sep. 2019 This story has become a classic in blessing others with all that is good. — Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, "Each one of us is like the tree of the field," 3 Sep. 2019 In 1863, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that November 26 would be a national day to ask God to bless the family members who had lost loved ones in the Civil War — as well as give thanks for the Union Army win at Gettysburg. — Tiffany Blackstone, Good Housekeeping, "What Day Is Thanksgiving 2019, and Why Is It so Late This Year?," 29 Aug. 2019 Courts could decide that a conversion from audio to text doesn't have the same fair use protections as the time-shifting activities the courts have blessed in the past. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "Book publishers sue Audible to stop new speech-to-text feature," 24 Aug. 2019 Jay-Z and Eminem both confirmed their respective rising empires with hits medleys, while iconic rappers Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre showed up to bless the latter as being next in line. — Mara Reinstein, Billboard, "Why the 1999 VMAs Were the Last Hurrah For Classic MTV," 22 Aug. 2019 Thank you for sharing Mike with those of us blessed to have called him, friend. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "'Deadliest Catch' Captain Keith Colburn's Former Deck Boss and Mentor Has Died at 66," 13 Aug. 2019 Not only are the new fall fragrances about to bless your household, but Yankee Candle is also offering the cutest tote bag for free to those who purchase a large candle from the collection. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "Yankee Candle Has Officially Released Its Farmer's Market Collection, And I Am So Ready For Fall," 7 Aug. 2019 Model and art curator duo Gabrielle Richardson and Anajah Hamilton blessed followers with a glowy selfie: Anajah's baby hairs were elegantly laid, while Gabrielle rocked mini box braids. — Akili King, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Gabrielle Union, Pharrell, and More," 2 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bless.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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