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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“I’m blessed to have a career, but it’s an unpredictable road. Sticking to the work has kept me focused, kept me honest.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s been a huge blessing for me,” said Perez, who moved back to her childhood block from Downey to open her home care.

From Los Angeles Times

In retrospect, that scene is bittersweet, too, reminding us of another small blessing that’s gone.

From Salon

“Blessed to have the experience and their guidance.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I always planned my life around food, so I’m blessed to just turn the camera on and do the same thing.”

From Los Angeles Times