bless Definition
- 1to ask for God's help and protection for someone or something
- 2to make holy by religious rite
- 3to give happiness or good things to someone
Using bless: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
May God bless you and keep you safe.
Example
The priest blessed the water before baptizing the baby.
Example
I feel blessed to have such wonderful friends.
Example
She always takes time to bless her food before eating.
bless Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using bless
count your blessings
to be grateful for what you have, rather than focusing on what you don't have
Example
Even though I don't have a lot of money, I try to count my blessings and appreciate the good things in my life.
give someone your blessing
to approve of or support someone's decision or action
Example
My parents gave me their blessing when I decided to move to a new city for a job.
blessed with something
having something good or desirable
Example
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice.
Phrases with bless
bless your heart
a phrase used to express sympathy, gratitude, or affection
Example
Bless your heart for helping me with my bags.
bless you
a phrase said to someone after they sneeze, wishing them good health
Example
Bless you! Do you need a tissue?
something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but turns out to be good in the end
Example
Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it led me to start my own business.
Origins of bless
from Old English 'blǣdsian', meaning 'to consecrate with blood'
Summary: bless in Brief
The verb 'bless' [bles] has three main meanings: to ask for divine help or protection, to make holy through religious rite, and to give happiness or good things. It is often used in phrases like 'bless your heart' and 'bless you,' and idioms like 'count your blessings' and 'give someone your blessing.' 'Blessed with something' denotes having something good or desirable.
