verb
/ˈblɛs/ blesses; blessed /ˈblɛst/; blessing
[+ obj] to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer
to ask God to care for and protect (someone or something)
a - used in the phrase God bless to express good wishes or appreciation for someone or something
b - used in phrases like bless his/her heart and bless him/her to express affection, appreciation, or understanding
to provide (a person, place, etc.) with something good or desirable
usually used as (be) blessed
to give approval to (something)
bless my soul
old-fashioned - used in speech to express surprise
bless you
or God bless you
used in speech to express thanks or good wishes
said to someone who has just sneezed;
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