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benediction

/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪkʃən/

Meanings
noun
A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).

Examples :

"to pronounce / give / say the benediction; the nuptial benediction; a parting benediction"
religion theology

Related Words

Illustration pronounce

pronounce verb

/pɹəˈnaʊns/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

Illustration analogous

analogous adjective

/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion (often followed by "to".)

"A map is analogous to the real world, representing physical locations in a simplified way. "

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sprinkling verb

/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/ /ˈspɹɪŋklɪŋ/

To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

"The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."

Illustration monastery

monastery noun

/ˈmɒnəstɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/

Building for housing monks or others who have taken religious vows

"The monks at the monastery spent their days studying religious texts. "

Illustration blessing

blessing verb

/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/

To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

"The priest will bless the new school building to ensure its protection and good fortune. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

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installing verb

/ɪnˈstɔːlɪŋ/ /ɪnˈstɑːlɪŋ/

To connect, set up or prepare something for use.

""She is installing the new software on her computer." "

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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

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invocation noun

/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnvoʊˈkeɪʃən/

The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered to a divine being.

"The graduation ceremony began with an invocation, asking for blessings and guidance for the graduates' futures. "

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consecration noun

/ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/

The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.

"The consecration of the new school library was a joyous occasion for the entire community. "

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institute noun

/ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/

An organization founded to promote a cause

"I work in a medical research institute."