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    blessing
    /ˈblɛsɪŋ/

    noun

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blessingBlessing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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

    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.

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

    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.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › blessingBLESSING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the act of invoking divine protection or aid. the words or ceremony used for this. a short prayer of thanksgiving before or after a meal; grace. Also calledbrachahbrocho Judaism. a short prayer prescribed for a specific occasion and beginning "Blessed art thou, O Lord…" a section of the liturgy including a similar formula.

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

    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. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishblessing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › blessingBlessing - definition of blessing by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of blessing – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    something that is lucky or makes you happy: It is a blessing that no one was hurt. blessing noun (APPROVAL) approval that someone gives to a plan or action: Mr Newton has given his blessing for the plan. blessing noun (RELIGION) protection or help from God, or a prayer to ask for this. Idioms. a blessing in disguise. a mixed blessing.

  10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blessBless Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordBLESSING - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

    Definitions of 'blessing'. 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.