verbπShareTo make something holy by religious rite, sanctify."The priest blessed the new school building to ensure safety and success for the students. "religionritualtheologysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify."Before starting their math test, the teacher blessed the papers, making the sign of the cross on each one. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invoke divine favor upon."Before the big exam, my parents blessed me and wished me good luck. "religiontheologysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence."The teacher's dedication to her students was truly blessed, glorifying the profession of teaching. "religiontheologysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo esteem or account happy; to felicitate."We bless our teacher for her patience and helpfulness. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wave; to brandish."The teacher blessed the air with a long, dramatic flourish before starting the history lesson. "ritualreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object."The artist blessed the rough sketch into a finished painting. "religiontheologysoulsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with from) To secure, defend, or prevent from."The security guards were hired to bless the school from vandalism. "religiontheologysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareUsed as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.""Bless your heart," Grandma said, smiling warmly at Sarah. "languagecommunicationemotiontheologyreligionculturesoulexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
