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blessing

DEFINITIONS OF: blessing

1

n a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

Synonyms:
benediction
Types:
benison
a spoken blessing
Type of:
orison, petition, prayer
reverent petition to a deity

n the act of praying for divine protection

Synonyms:
benediction
Type of:
prayer, supplication
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

n a short prayer of thanks before a meal

Synonyms:
grace, thanksgiving
Type of:
orison, petition, prayer
reverent petition to a deity

n a desirable state

“enjoy the blessings of peace”
Synonyms:
boon
Types:
mercy
something for which to be thankful
Type of:
good fortune, good luck, luckiness
an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes

n the formal act of approving

“he gave the project his blessing”
Synonyms:
approval, approving
Antonyms:
disapproval
the act of disapproving or condemning
Types:
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acceptance, acceptation, adoption, espousal
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
backing, backup, championship, patronage
the act of providing approval and support
admiration, appreciation
a favorable judgment
reinforcement, reward
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
bosom, embrace
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
adoration, idolisation, idolization
the act of admiring strongly
glorification, idealisation, idealization
a portrayal of something as ideal
carrot
promise of reward as in "carrot and stick"
Type of:
support
aiding the cause or policy or interests of
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