benison

Meanings

• noun

  God's blessing or favor

  - "He asked for God's benison before starting his journey."
  - "May the benison of the Lord be upon you and protect you."

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Antonyms

malison

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Variants

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benison , benisons

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Etymology

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From Old French bénir, meaning 'to bless'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'benison' is derived from the Old French word 'bénir', which means 'to bless'.

2. In some Christian traditions, the benison is given at the end of a church service as a final blessing to the congregation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blessing: A favorable divine influence or sanction, or an expression of approval or praise.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, a benison is a formal blessing given by a priest or a bishop. It is also used in literature and poetry to describe a wish for God's favor or protection.

How to Memorize "benison"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a priest blessing a congregation with his hands raised, bestowing God's benison upon them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'benison' with the feeling of safety and protection, as if you are under God's watchful care.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Blessings from above, Benison's the name, God's favor we crave' to remember the meaning of the word.

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