1
religion
: to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
asked the priest to bless their marriage
Bless this home.
2
religion
: to hallow with the sign of the cross
He blessed himself before liftoff.
3
: to invoke divine care for
bless your heart
—used in the phrase bless you to wish good health especially to one who has just sneezed
5
: to confer prosperity or happiness upon
God has blessed us with four children.
Examples of bless in a Sentence
The priest blessed their marriage at the wedding.
The water for the baptism has been blessed.
The priest blessed the baby I held in my arms.
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Along with the support from their online community, Miranda says the family has been incredibly blessed by the outpouring of love and help from their local community.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 June 2025
The King’s Hawaiian rolls at Publix may not have been formally blessed, but come summertime, there’s just no denying that there's something sacred about their delicious simplicity.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Enrique is one of those coaches blessed with a gift of gravitas.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Venus enters Taurus on June 6th, blessing your travel, study, and expansion sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 June 2025
The King’s Hawaiian rolls at Publix may not have been formally blessed, but come summertime, there’s just no denying that there's something sacred about their delicious simplicity.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Enrique is one of those coaches blessed with a gift of gravitas.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Venus enters Taurus on June 6th, blessing your travel, study, and expansion sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bless
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“Bless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bless. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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Etymology
Old English blētsian, blēdsian "to bless, to consecrate (originally with blood)," derived from blōd "blood"
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