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English noun: blessing | |||
| 1. | blessing (act) the formal act of approving | ||
| Samples | He gave the project his blessing. His decision merited the approval of any sensible person. | ||
| Synonyms | approval, approving | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | support | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | acceptance, acceptation, admiration, adoption, appreciation, backing, backup, championship, espousal, patronage, reinforcement, reward | ||
| Antonyms | disapproval | ||
| 2. | blessing (state) a desirable state | ||
| Samples | Enjoy the blessings of peace. A spanking breeze is a boon to sailors. | ||
| Synonyms | boon | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | good fortune, good luck, luckiness | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | mercy | ||
| 3. | blessing (communication) a short prayer of thanks before a meal | ||
| Samples | Their youngest son said grace. | ||
| Synonyms | grace, thanksgiving | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | orison, petition, prayer | ||
| 4. | blessing (communication) a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection | ||
| Synonyms | benediction | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | orison, petition, prayer | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | benison | ||
| 5. | blessing (act) the act of praying for divine protection | ||
| Synonyms | benediction | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | prayer, supplication | ||
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