blessing

🇺🇸 /ˈblesɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈblesɪŋ/
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Tags TOP10000Oxford5000
noun
C1

God's help and protection, or a prayer asking for this

The priest gave a blessing for good health and protection.

C1

approval or permission for something

We need the mayor's blessing before starting the community project.

C1

something good or helpful

Having a supportive family is a true blessing in life.

translation

n. God's help and protection, or a prayer asking for this; approval or permission for something; something good or helpful

Word Forms

Plural blessings