Definitions

bless

[bles] / blɛs /

VERB

sanctify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anoint baptize consecrate ordain thank

STRONG

absolve beatify canonize commend confirm cross dedicate enshrine eulogize exalt extol glorify hallow honor laud magnify offer praise sacrifice sign sprinkle

WEAK

give thanks to invoke benefits invoke happiness make holy offer benediction panegyrize pray for pronounce holy

Antonyms

STRONG

blame castigate censure condemn criticize debase denounce desecrate disrespect humiliate reproach shame

WEAK

curse damn

VERB

grant, bestow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebrate endow

STRONG

favor give glorify grace laud magnify praise provide

Antonyms

STRONG

take

WEAK

deny disallow disapprove refuse veto

Example Sentences

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"May her memory be a blessing to us all."

From BBC

“I think it could have been a blessing in disguise,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm just really looking forward to going out there and competing at the highest level again. It's all a blessing at this point."

From Barron's

He saw the trap and, with his father’s blessing, found a series of hiding places.

From The Wall Street Journal

"May his memory forever be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He will be very, very missed."

From BBC