ALL meanings of blessing
bless·ing
B b - countable noun blessing A blessing is something good that you are grateful for. 3
- countable noun blessing If something is done with someone's blessing, it is done with their approval and support. 3
- countable noun blessing A blessing is a prayer asking God to look kindly upon the people who are present or the event that is taking place. 3
- noun blessing the act of invoking divine protection or aid 3
- noun blessing the words or ceremony used for this 3
- noun blessing a short prayer of thanksgiving before or after a meal; grace 3
- noun blessing a short prayer prescribed for a specific occasion and beginning "Blessed art thou, O Lord…" 3
- noun blessing a section of the liturgy including a similar formula 3
- noun blessing approval; good wishes 3
- noun blessing the bestowal of a divine gift or favour 3
- noun blessing a happy event or state of affairs 3
- noun blessing the act or prayer of one who blesses; invocation or benediction 3
- noun blessing a grace said before or after eating 3
- noun blessing the gift of divine favor 3
- noun blessing good wishes or approval 3
- noun blessing anything that gives happiness or prevents misfortune; special benefit or favor 3
- noun blessing benediction: by Pope, etc. 1
- noun blessing sth you are fortunate to have 1
- noun blessing approval 1
- noun blessing prayer before a meal 1
- noun blessing Christianity: God's mercy 1
- noun blessing the act or words of a person who blesses. 1
- noun blessing a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty. 1
- noun blessing a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness. 1
- noun blessing the invoking of God's favor upon a person: The son was denied his father's blessing. 1
- noun blessing praise; devotion; worship, especially grace said before a meal: The children took turns reciting the blessing. 1
- noun blessing approval or good wishes: The proposed law had the blessing of the governor. 1
- verb with object blessing to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy. 1
- verb with object blessing to request of God the bestowal of divine favor on: Bless this house. 1
- verb with object blessing to bestow good of any kind upon: a nation blessed with peace. 1
- verb with object blessing to extol as holy; glorify: Bless the name of the Lord. 1
- verb with object blessing to protect or guard from evil (usually used as an interjection): Bless you! Bless your innocent little heart! 1
- verb with object blessing to condemn or curse: I'll be blessed if I can see your reasoning. Bless me if it isn't my old friend! 1
- verb with object blessing to make the sign of the cross over or upon: The Pope blessed the multitude. 1
- noun blessing Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward. 0
- noun blessing A pronouncement invoking divine aid. 0
- noun blessing Good fortune. 0
- noun blessing (paganism) A modern pagan ceremony. 0
- noun blessing The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval. 0
- noun blessing A thing one is glad of. 0
- noun blessing A prayer before a meal; grace. 0
- noun blessing A group of unicorns. 0