bless

One entry found for bless.

Main Entry: bless
Pronunciation: 'bles
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): blessed /'blest /; also blest /'blest/; bless·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blEtsian, from blOd blood; from the use of blood in consecration
1 : to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
2 : to hallow with the sign of the cross
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
4 a : PRAISE, GLORIFY <bless his holy name> b : to speak well of : APPROVE
5 : to confer prosperity or happiness upon
6 archaic : PROTECT, PRESERVE
7 : ENDOW, FAVOR <blessed with athletic ability>