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blessing
blessing
/ˈblɛsɪŋ/
noun
(
)
The formal act of approving
(
approving
,
blessing
,
approval
)
the formal act of approving
He gave the project his blessing
he gave the project his blessing
His decision merited the approval of any sensible person
his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
The act of praying for divine protection
(
blessing
,
benediction
)
the act of praying for divine protection
A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
(
benediction
,
blessing
)
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
A short prayer of thanks before a meal
(
blessing
,
grace
,
thanksgiving
)
a short prayer of thanks before a meal
Their youngest son said grace
their youngest son said grace
A desirable state
(
blessing
,
boon
)
a desirable state
Enjoy the blessings of peace
enjoy the blessings of peace
A spanking breeze is a boon to sailors
a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors
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