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blessing

The correct spelling is blessing.

How to pronounce blessing

/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/

Say it like: Ble-ssi-ng

The correct spelling is blessing. To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify. For example: "We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing."

Usage Examples

We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.

After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
  2. 2.To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
  3. 3.To invoke divine favor upon.
  4. 4.To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
  5. 5.To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.

noun

  1. 1.Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
  2. 2.A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
  3. 3.Good fortune.
  4. 4.A modern pagan ceremony.
  5. 5.The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

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