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Definition bless in American English

bless verb

[transitive] verb
/bles/
1

to say a prayer asking God to help and protect someone or something

Example

a ceremony to bless the harvest

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1.1

if God blesses someone or something, he helps and protects them

Example

May God bless you and bring you safely home.

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2

to make something holy, so that it can be used in a religious ceremony

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Definition bless in American English