- present tense form of bless (3rd person singular).
blesses
Example Sentences
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These are from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus blesses the poor, the meek and the peacemakers, and then calls on his followers to turn the other cheek and love their enemies.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
If California blesses liability for the pace of innovation, other states will feel the pull.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
And his mother blesses him with water and basil leaves to keep the bad vibrations away.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
In González’s view, “God blesses those who shake hands with those who need it. I hope that the politicians think of us and give us that helping hand that we need.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
Uncle Leang looks at her, face hanging, eyes blinking rapidly, and blesses Ma for a safe journey.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
