blesses

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 deny desecrate disrespect hold humiliate refuse reproach shame take

WEAK

curse damn disallow disapprove veto

VERB

grant, bestow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebrate endow

STRONG

favor give glorify grace laud magnify praise provide

Antonyms

STRONG

blame castigate condemn criticize take

WEAK

curse damn deny disallow disapprove refuse veto

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

She wrote: "Autism blesses those of us who have it with the ability to spot fakes from a mile off."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2022

He blesses our journey; we thank him and walk on.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell