bless

[US]/bles/
[UK]/bles/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to speak well of; to praise; to ask for divine favor upon

Phrases & Collocations

bless you

blessing in disguise

count your blessings

blessed with success

blessed event

blessed assurance

blessed be

god bless

Example Sentences

the blessing of the lord

a blessing in disguise.

blessed are the meek.

God will bless this union.

the Convent of the Blessed Agnes.

it's a blessing we're alive.

Bless you, my boy.

He is blessed with good health.

Bless the name of the lord!

blessed with excellent health

This country is blessed with natural resources.

The blessing was said in Hebrew.

she was blessed with talent and charm in abundance.

we have been blessed with a beautiful baby boy.

a priest gave a blessing as the ship was launched.

she'd never been blessed with a vivid imagination.

Real-world Examples

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Source: 45 Romans Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

Bless the children, give them triumph now.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Some of us are genetically blessed.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

Writers were blessed stenographers taking divine dictation.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

Many blessings, I've got a date with you.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

The Catholic church does not bless same-sex unions.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

This idea that age blesses you with some kind of knowledge is rubbish.

Source: Time

Lanzarote is blessed with many different beaches.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide (Video Version)

Much love and many blessings to all of you.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Ice bear will not bless you.

Source: We Bare Bears

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