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   blessing

   /ˈblɛsɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. God's favour and protection: "may God continue to give us his blessing" Similar protectionfavourOpposite condemnation
   • ▪ a prayer asking for divine favour and protection: "a priest gave a blessing as the ship was launched"
   • ▪ grace said before or after a meal. Similar benedictiondedicationconsecrationinvocationcommendationprayer for someoneintercessiongracethanksgivingthankskiddusharchaic:orisonOpposite anathema
   • ▪ a beneficial thing for which one is grateful: "great intelligence can be a curse as well as a blessing" Similar advantagebenefithelpboongood thinggodsendfavourgiftconveniencebonusplus pointadded attractionadditional benefitextraadded extraluckstroke of luckpiece of luckgood fortunewindfallgainprofitvirtuebountyinformal:plusperkliterary:benisonOpposite affliction
   • ▪ a person's sanction or support: "he gave the plan his blessing even before it was announced" Similar sanctionconsentassentendorsementclearanceagreementconcurrenceapprovalseal of approvalstamp of approvalimprimaturbackingsupportfavourgood wishesinformal:the go-aheadthe thumbs upthe green lightthe OKformal:approbation

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   The meaning of BLESSING is the act or words of one that blesses. How to use blessing in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLESSING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BLESSING definition: 1. a request by a priest for God to take care of a particular person or a group of people, or God's…. Learn more.

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   the act or words of a person who blesses. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty. Synonyms: bounty, profit, gain, boon, advantage. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness. the invoking of God's favor upon a person: The son was denied his father's blessing.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLESSING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is done with someone's blessing, it is done with their approval and support. With the blessing of the White House, a group of Democrats in Congress is meeting to find additional budget cuts.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blessingBlessing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A blessing is a prayer asking for divine protection, or a little gift from the heavens. It's also any act of approving, like when your roommate wants to move out and you give her your blessings. Blessings have to do with approval. The first meaning is asking for divine protection or favor.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBLESSING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BLESSING definition: 1. something that is lucky or makes you happy: 2. approval that someone gives to a plan or action…. Learn more.

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   Definition of blessing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. the act or words of a person who blesses. 2. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty. 3. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness. 4. the invoking of God's favor upon a person. 5. praise; devotion; worship, esp. grace said before a meal.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › blessingBlessing Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon. American Heritage. The gift of divine favor. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Good wishes or approval. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (3) Synonyms: benediction. boon. thanksgiving. grace. approving. approval.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordBLESSING - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    1. A blessing is something good that you are grateful for. [...] 2. If something is done with someone's blessing, it is done with their approval and support. [...] 3. A blessing is a prayer asking God to look kindly upon the people who are present or the event that is taking place. [...] More. Synonyms of 'blessing' • benefit, help, service [...]