bless

Meanings

• Verb

  To ask God or the gods to grant health, happiness, or success to someone or something.

  - "I bless you with good health."
  - "May God bless this new venture."
  - "Let us bless the food before we eat."

• Verb

  To regard with approval, admiration, or affection; to praise.

  - "I bless her kindness."
  - "The crowd blessed the rock star's performance."
  - "He blesses his dog every day."

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Pronunciation

1. /blɛs/
   
   
   
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2. /blɛs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unbless , condemn , curse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bless
dress , impress , caress , stress

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Variants

List of all variants of bless that leads to same result
bless , blessed , blesses , blessing , blest , bless my soul , bless you , god bless you

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Etymology

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Old English 'blessan' meaning 'to consecrate, to make holy'. Derived from the Proto-Germanic 'blessan' which meant 'to make slippery, to anoint'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bless' appears 22 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. In ancient Egypt, blessings were given by priests using the Ankh symbol, which represented eternal life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prayer: A blessing is a form of prayer, asking for divine guidance, protection, or favor.

2. Curse: The opposite of a blessing, a curse is a prayer asking for harm or misfortune.

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Culture

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The concept of blessing has deep roots in various religions and cultures. In Christianity, a blessing is a prayer asking for God's favor or protection. In Hinduism, blessings are given through the touch or look of a guru or priest. In Judaism, blessings are recited daily, including the Shema and the Grace After Meals.

How to Memorize "bless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a peaceful place, surrounded by love and positivity. As you say the word 'bless', visualize the act of asking for divine favor or expressing admiration and affection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bless' with feelings of love, kindness, and hope.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'B' is for 'God's favor' and 'L' is for 'Love and admiration'.

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