Bless
verb
To ask God to care for and protect someone or something.
She blessed the child with a kiss.
Often appears as...
- bless you
- god bless
verb
To make something holy by saying a special prayer.
The priest blessed the bread and wine.
Often appears as...
- bless this house
- bless the food
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Religious
verb
To make someone or something successful.
May God bless our effort with success.
Often appears as...
- bless with success
- bless our work
verb
To say or do something in order to show that you are grateful.
Bless you for your help, sir.
Often appears as...
- bless your heart
- bless your soul
interjection
Used to express surprise or gratitude.
Oh, bless!
Often appears as...
- bless me
- bless your heart
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To ask God to care for and protect someone or something.
She blessed the child with a kiss.
Often appears as...
- bless you
- god bless
verb
To make something holy by saying a special prayer.
The priest blessed the bread and wine.
Often appears as...
- bless this house
- bless the food
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Religious
verb
To make someone or something successful.
May God bless our effort with success.
Often appears as...
- bless with success
- bless our work
verb
To say or do something in order to show that you are grateful.
Bless you for your help, sir.
Often appears as...
- bless your heart
- bless your soul
interjection
Used to express surprise or gratitude.
Oh, bless!
Often appears as...
- bless me
- bless your heart
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Protective Wishes
Used when sincerely wishing someone well-being or safety.
I'll bless your journey with my prayers.
Pro Tip 2/2Special Events
Common in ceremonies like weddings or christenings to offer protection.
Let's bless their marriage.
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What does my headscarf...
However, I also acknowledge the fact that I was born with privilege. I was born with amazing parents, I was given an education and had the blessing of migrating to Australia. But also, I've been blessed with amazing mentors who've opened doors for me that I didn't even know were there. A mentor who said to me,
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The paradox of choice PIPE...
And they're going to answer these questions, whether or not it means not doing all the work I assign and not getting a good grade in my courses. And indeed they should. These are important questions to answer. Work. We are blessed, as Carl was pointing out,
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Love doesn’t need labels...
very blessed and honored indeed that this started unraveling for me I feel that if we keep questioning if I keep questioning I will learn more about myself learn more about my partners learn more about the worlds experience in general and get rid of any
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Why I'm done trying to...
And as soon as I found the strength and the courage to share my shame, it was gone. Now, I've learned over time that if I want to practice vulnerability, then I need to build myself a system of accountability. So I've been really blessed as an actor.
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Why Are Wild Parrots...
you no statue of alcohol in the garage I have six large macaws and what happened was every time there was a macaw meeting a home I said yes in addition to the birds that I live with I am so blessed to have these wild macaws come into my
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Teach every child about...
have blessed our children with the destiny of a shorter lifespan than their own parents. Your child will live a life ten years younger than you because of the landscape of food that we've built around them. Two-thirds of this room,
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What if a US presidential...
Thank you to my supporters. The other person has won now, congratulations to them, let's unite behind them, let's move on, let's be one country. God bless America." You've seen it a thousand times. Make no mistake,
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Filming Wildlife...
guys but don't tell them i said that you thought dad had an easy job you know you were blessed whoa dad's job is a real job pretty much i definitely have a lot more respect because oh yeah
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The Taino myth of the...
Represented in Taino carvings and figurines with a swollen back and emaciated arms, the caracaracol is both cursed and blessed to be a conduit between worlds.
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Billy Graham:...
and changed my life. And now I'm ready, when I hear that call, to go into the presence of God. Thank you, and God bless all of you.
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What does my headscarf...
However, I also acknowledge the fact that I was born with privilege. I was born with amazing parents, I was given an education and had the blessing of migrating to Australia. But also, I've been blessed with amazing mentors who've opened doors for me that I didn't even know were there. A mentor who said to me,
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The paradox of choice PIPE...
And they're going to answer these questions, whether or not it means not doing all the work I assign and not getting a good grade in my courses. And indeed they should. These are important questions to answer. Work. We are blessed, as Carl was pointing out,
Video examples
Love doesn’t need labels...
very blessed and honored indeed that this started unraveling for me I feel that if we keep questioning if I keep questioning I will learn more about myself learn more about my partners learn more about the worlds experience in general and get rid of any
Video examples
Why I'm done trying to...
And as soon as I found the strength and the courage to share my shame, it was gone. Now, I've learned over time that if I want to practice vulnerability, then I need to build myself a system of accountability. So I've been really blessed as an actor.
Video examples
Why Are Wild Parrots...
you no statue of alcohol in the garage I have six large macaws and what happened was every time there was a macaw meeting a home I said yes in addition to the birds that I live with I am so blessed to have these wild macaws come into my
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Teach every child about...
have blessed our children with the destiny of a shorter lifespan than their own parents. Your child will live a life ten years younger than you because of the landscape of food that we've built around them. Two-thirds of this room,
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What if a US presidential...
Thank you to my supporters. The other person has won now, congratulations to them, let's unite behind them, let's move on, let's be one country. God bless America." You've seen it a thousand times. Make no mistake,
Video examples
Filming Wildlife...
guys but don't tell them i said that you thought dad had an easy job you know you were blessed whoa dad's job is a real job pretty much i definitely have a lot more respect because oh yeah
Video examples
The Taino myth of the...
Represented in Taino carvings and figurines with a swollen back and emaciated arms, the caracaracol is both cursed and blessed to be a conduit between worlds.
Video examples
Billy Graham:...
and changed my life. And now I'm ready, when I hear that call, to go into the presence of God. Thank you, and God bless all of you.
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Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
I don't regret what I've been through. I've had ups and downs, super highs and some really low lows. I've been so blessed that I could never say, 'I wish this didn't happen.' It's part of who I am. There's nothing in my life that's so ugh.
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Kim Kardashian
American Celebrity
At the end of the day, life is about being happy being who you are, and I feel like we are so blessed to have the support system and the best family to really just support each other no matter what we're going through.
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John Kennedy
American Lawyer
Anyone who's looked into a newborn's innocent eyes should realize how incredible it is to be blessed with a new life.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking the thing we have to do, that makes life blessed.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
All our actions, as well as our thoughts and words, should praise Him who always blesses us.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
You are important enough to ask and you are blessed enough to receive back.
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George Eliot
British Author
Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I cannot believe my life. I just can't. I'm so blessed.
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Hannah Brown
American Celebrity
Life is crazy, but I'm really, really blessed.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Blessed are they who seek to learn wisdom.
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Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
I don't regret what I've been through. I've had ups and downs, super highs and some really low lows. I've been so blessed that I could never say, 'I wish this didn't happen.' It's part of who I am. There's nothing in my life that's so ugh.
Quote examples
Kim Kardashian
American Celebrity
At the end of the day, life is about being happy being who you are, and I feel like we are so blessed to have the support system and the best family to really just support each other no matter what we're going through.
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John Kennedy
American Lawyer
Anyone who's looked into a newborn's innocent eyes should realize how incredible it is to be blessed with a new life.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking the thing we have to do, that makes life blessed.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
All our actions, as well as our thoughts and words, should praise Him who always blesses us.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
You are important enough to ask and you are blessed enough to receive back.
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George Eliot
British Author
Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I cannot believe my life. I just can't. I'm so blessed.
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Hannah Brown
American Celebrity
Life is crazy, but I'm really, really blessed.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Blessed are they who seek to learn wisdom.
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