blessing

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

Translation

n. (the favor or gift of God; a benediction, protection, or endowment);(a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness);(a timely benefit; a special favor);(the act of one who blesses a person or thing; a greeting or salutation to a person);(a prayer asking for divine favor and protection);(a thing one is glad of).

Phrases & Collocations

receive blessings

count your blessings

blessing in disguise

mixed blessing

Example Sentences

the blessing of the lord

a blessing in disguise.

it's a blessing we're alive.

The blessing was said in Hebrew.

a priest gave a blessing as the ship was launched.

it is a blessing vouchsafed him by heaven.

He got quite a blessing from his boss.

It's a blessing that the flood is over.

Afflictions are sometimes blessings in disguise.

ask God’s blessing on their pastoral work

A TV can be a real blessing for old people.

Our parents gave their blessing to our marriage.

he gave the plan his blessing even before it was announced.

telling one's blessings; 16 windows, all told.

unalloyed blessings; unalloyed relief.

Father gave his blessing to our holidays plans.

The municipal government has given its blessing to the plan of a new bridge.

It is essential for us to try to decide whether television is a blessing or a curse.

They leave to the sun and the moon their journey, to the stars their courses, to the seasons their blessing and their inclemency;

His illness became a blessing in disguise, when he married his nurse.

Real-world Examples

The bioplastic is water soluble, which is both a blessing and a curse.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Technology

Getting laid off can be a blessing in disguise.

Source: Healthy little secrets

Take it easy. This is a blessing in disguise.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

But maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

It is my blessing to know you.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book 2.

Another fly trying to steal immortal blessings?

Source: Brave New World

This curse of yours is a blessing.

Source: English little tyrant

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

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Oil has not been a blessing for Nigeria.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2016

The camel hospital is a blessing from god.

Source: VOA Standard English - Middle East

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