Synonyms for
Benedict
Definition
Benedict is a name that means 'blessed' or 'blessing'. It is also the name of a type of egg dish.
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Common collocations
- a Benedict
- rich Benedict
- old Benedict
- young Benedict
- Benedict Arnold
- Sir Benedict
Word family
noun Benedict
Usage note
Primarily used to refer to a man of high social rank or wealth. Can also refer to the historical figure Benedict Arnold, often in a negative context.
Example sentences
- The priest gave a benedict to the congregation.
- I love to make benedict eggs for brunch.
- Benedict Arnold was a famous traitor in American history.
- My friend's name is Benedict, but we call him Ben for short.
- The benedictine monks live a life of prayer and contemplation.
Quotes
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. - Matthew 5:7
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. - Numbers 6:24-26
A blessed thing it is for any man or woman to have a friend, one human soul whom we can trust utterly, who knows the best and worst of us, and who loves us in spite of all our faults. - Charles Kingsley