blessing
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
verb
Meaning
To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
To invoke divine favor upon.
To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
To wave; to brandish.
(past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.
(with from) To secure, defend, or prevent from.
noun
Meaning
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
Good fortune.
A modern pagan ceremony.
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
"We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing."
Something someone is glad of.
"After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing."
A prayer before a meal; grace.
A group of unicorns.