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blessing

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bless·ing  (blsng)
n.
1. The act of one that blesses.
2. A short prayer said before or after a meal; grace.
3. Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon.
4. Approbation; approval: This plan has my blessing.

blessing
Noun
1. the act of invoking divine protection or aid
2. approval; good wishes
3. a happy event
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blessingblessing - the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
support - aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"
backing, patronage, championship, backup - the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
admiration, appreciation - a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works"
reward, reinforcement - an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
2.blessing - a desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"
good fortune, good luck, luckiness - an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
mercy - something for which to be thankful; "it was a mercy we got out alive"
3.blessing - a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace"
orison, petition, prayer - reverent petition to a deity
4.blessing - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
orison, petition, prayer - reverent petition to a deity
benison - a spoken blessing
5.blessingblessing - the act of praying for divine protection
prayer, supplication - the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"

blessing
noun 1. benefit, help, service, profit, gain, advantage, favour, gift, windfall, kindness, boon, good fortune, bounty, godsend, manna from heaven << OPPOSITE disadvantage
Translations
Spanish blessing [ˈblɛsɪŋ] nbendición f (= advantage); beneficio, ventaja;
to count one's blessings → agradecer lo que se tiene;
it was a blessing in disguise → no hay mal que por bien no venga

French blessing [ˈblɛsɪŋ] bless nbénédiction f (= godsend); bienfait m;
to count one's blessings → s'estimer heureux;
it was a blessing in disguise → c'est un bien pour un mal

German blessing [ˈblɛsɪŋ] n (approval) → Zustimmung f;
(Rel), (fig); Segen m;
to count one's blessings → von Glück sagen können;
it was a blessing in disguise → es war schließlich doch ein Segen

Italian blessing [ˈblɛsɪŋ] nbenedizione f; fortuna;
to count one's blessings → ringraziare Iddio, ritenersi fortunato;
it was a blessing in disguise → in fondo è stato un bene

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Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New; which carrieth the greater benediction, and the clearer revelation of God's favor.
A RATTLESNAKE came home to his brood and said: "My children, gather about and receive your father's last blessing, and see how a Christian dies.
Then Robin Hood turned to stout Edward of Deirwold, and said he, "Give thy blessing on thy daughter's marriage to this yeoman, and all will be well.
 
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