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

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During his seven-day trip, Leo will make a speech to the Spanish parliament and bless the new tower of the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona -- now the world's tallest church.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“God does not bless any conflict,” the American pontiff said on X on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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

“Dear Lord, bless this child. Bless her and protect her.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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