bless


Definition: Meaning of, bless in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / blɛs /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
bless blessed or blest blessed or blest
Present Participle Third Person Singular
blessing blesses
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  1. bless you! spoken what you say when someone SNEEZE s
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  2. bless you! spoken used to thank someone for doing something for you
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  3. bless (him/her etc) spoken used to show that you are fond of someone, amused by them, or pleased by something they have done
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  4. be blessed with something to have a special ability, good quality etc
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  5. if God blesses someone or something, he helps and protects them
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  6. to ask God to protect someone or something
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  7. to make something holy
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  8. bless my soul/I'll be blessed! old-fashioned spoken used to express surprise
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bless used in phrases

  • bless you
    1. wishes health to someone who has just sneezed
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