1
religion
: to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
asked the priest to bless their marriage
Bless this home.
2
religion
: to hallow with the sign of the cross
He blessed himself before liftoff.
3
: to invoke divine care for
bless your heart
—used in the phrase bless you to wish good health especially to one who has just sneezed
5
: to confer prosperity or happiness upon
God has blessed us with four children.
Examples of bless in a Sentence
The priest blessed their marriage at the wedding.
The water for the baptism has been blessed.
The priest blessed the baby I held in my arms.
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The visit was incredibly successful: the Pope was greeted by half of Timor-Leste’s population, blessing hundreds of thousands, having just visited three countries before arriving.
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Mandeep Rai, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
At 6ft 4in (193cm), O’Reilly is a physical presence both defending and attacking set pieces, something City are not especially blessed with, particularly with Rodri and Haaland out.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The day prior to his death, Francis blessed groups that flocked to St. Peter’s Square, sending down prayers from the balcony of his residence.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Highlights include prayers and songs from many faith traditions blessing America.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Mandeep Rai, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
At 6ft 4in (193cm), O’Reilly is a physical presence both defending and attacking set pieces, something City are not especially blessed with, particularly with Rodri and Haaland out.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The day prior to his death, Francis blessed groups that flocked to St. Peter’s Square, sending down prayers from the balcony of his residence.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Highlights include prayers and songs from many faith traditions blessing America.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bless
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“Bless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bless. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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Etymology
Old English blētsian, blēdsian "to bless, to consecrate (originally with blood)," derived from blōd "blood"
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