bless synonyms

bless

v.

  1. To give

    endow, bestow, favor, grant, commend, endorse, approve, praise, extol, give one's blessing; see also give 1.

  2. To call the blessing of God upon

    commend to God, give benediction, pray for, make the sign of the cross, cross, sign, sprinkle with holy water, anoint, anoint with oil, invoke benefits upon, give a blessing, absolve.

    Antonyms curse*, anathematize*, imprecate. *

  3. To make or pronounce holy

    baptize, canonize, glorify, honor, dedicate, dedicate to God, exalt, give benediction, absolve, anoint, ordain, hallow, consecrate, beatify, sanctify, enshrine, render acceptable to, sacrifice, confirm, laud.

    Antonyms sell to the devil, damn*, condemn.

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