Blessing (Noun)
Meaning 1
A desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The act of praying for divine protection.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
The formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The new policy received the blessing of the board of directors after months of debate and revision.
- She gave the project her blessing, and the team was able to move forward with the next phase.
- His decision to donate the funds merited the blessing of the entire community.
- The architects received the blessing of the city planning committee, and construction on the new development began immediately.
- After careful consideration, the CEO gave the new initiative his blessing, paving the way for a major shift in company strategy.
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Meaning 5
A short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.