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Definitions

bless

[bles] / blɛs /
VERB
sanctify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anoint baptize consecrate ordain thank
STRONG
absolve beatify canonize commend confirm cross dedicate enshrine eulogize exalt extol glorify hallow honor laud magnify offer praise sacrifice sign sprinkle
WEAK
give thanks to invoke benefits invoke happiness make holy offer benediction panegyrize pray for pronounce holy
Antonyms
STRONG
blame castigate censure condemn criticize debase denounce desecrate disrespect humiliate reproach shame
WEAK
curse damn
VERB
grant, bestow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
celebrate endow
STRONG
favor give glorify grace laud magnify praise provide
Antonyms
STRONG
take
WEAK
deny disallow disapprove refuse veto

Example Sentences

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“God does not bless any conflict,” the American pontiff said on X on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The King and Queen arrived last and one onlooker was heard shouting "God bless the King".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Fortunately, clear skies will bless BTS for the live event, although Netflix’s Mussman admits without elaboration, “There was a rain plan.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

All I can say is bless Boasberg for continuing to push that contempt case.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

Truly I hope that God will bless always this kind and noble man—and me.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads