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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Leo is due to visit Barcelona on Tuesday and Wednesday, where he will notably bless the Sagrada Familia basilica's recently completed tower, which made it the world's tallest church.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Alexandra insisted that Rasputin bless the armies to ensure victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The King and Queen arrived last and one onlooker was heard shouting "God bless the King".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But I bless you all in Jesus’ name.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“He didn’t have to come to Bethel and bless us, Church family,” Pastor Dames says.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

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