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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As night fell on a blessed blue Thursday, the Dodgers had won their eighth straight home opener.

From Los Angeles Times

It has been working to secure the blessing of government regulators in the U.S. and abroad.

From Los Angeles Times

“A national debt, a national blessing,” was Cooke’s slogan.

From Barron's

This is a blessing for the author, but it requires a commitment from the reader.

From Salon

I still think of that injured finger as a learning lesson—and a blessing.

From The Wall Street Journal