Synonyms for
Bless
Definition
To ask God to protect and help someone or something; to give good wishes to someone.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- bless you
- bless this house
- bless my soul
- bless the lord
- God bless America
- bless your heart
- bless the child
Word family
Usage note
The word 'bless' can be used in a religious context to invoke divine favor or in a secular context to express gratitude or good wishes. The pronunciation of the past tense and past participle can be 'blessed' or 'blest'.
Example sentences
- I will bless the food before we eat.
- The priest will bless the church.
- May God bless you and keep you safe.
- I always feel blessed when I spend time with my family.
- I want to bless this special occasion.
Quotes
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. - Matthew 5:8
When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance. - Joel Osteen
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. - Irish Blessing