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BLESS

(verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Bless.

How to pronounce bless:

US

Bless - as a verb

Give a benediction to

Example: "The dying man blessed his son"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6bring upcall downcall forthconjure16conjure upevoke12invoke13put forwardraise5stir4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
curse7

Confer prosperity or happiness on

Make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on god for protection; consecrate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sign5

Render holy by means of religious rites

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consecrate14hallow12sanctify16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declare10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bless - as an interjection

Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.

Example Sentences

"May God bless you on your birthday."
"I always bless my food before I eat."
"The priest will bless the newlywed couple."
"She used to bless us with her beautiful singing."
"I bless this house and all who enter."
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Word Game Points

Is BLESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bless is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BLESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bless is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BLESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bless is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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