Cool MateMeaning of Bless
In simple words: To say something that shows a wish for happiness or protection.
Bless in a sentence
- They brought the children to Jesus and he blessed them.
- God bless you!
- The priest blessed the bread and wine.
- We bless your holy name, O Lord.
- Bless my soul! Here comes Bill!
- ‘Where's Joe?’ ‘I'm blessed if I know!’ *(= I don't know)*
- She's blessed with excellent health.
- We're blessed with five lovely grandchildren.
- Sarah, bless her, had made a cup of tea.
- Goodnight, God bless.
How to use Bless
Used in religious contexts or to show goodwill. Avoid in very casual situations.
Grammar pattern
bless + object
Memory hint
Imagine a priest sprinkling holy water and saying 'Bless you!' as a friendly gesture.
Related words
Collocations with Bless
- bless your heart
- bless someone
- bless the food
- bless with good fortune
Opposites of Bless
- curse
- damn
Common mistakes with Bless
- Confuse with 'bless you' which is specifically for sneezing.
- Use 'bless' without an object (e.g. 'I bless' instead of 'I bless you').
- Mix up with 'blessed' when referring to something holy.
Bless appears in
Bless in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بارك، بارك الله
أن تقول شيئًا يُظهر رغبة في السعادة أو الحماية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আশীর্বাদ করা
এমন কিছু বলা যা আনন্দ বা সুরক্ষার ইচ্ছা প্রকাশ করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Segnen, Gott segne dich
Etwas sagen, das einen Wunsch nach Glück oder Schutz ausdrückt.
- SpanishEspañol
Bendecir
Decir algo que muestra un deseo de felicidad o protección.
- Persianفارسی
برکت دادن، دعا کردن برای
گفتن چیزی که نشاندهنده آرزوی خوشبختی یا محافظت است.
- FrenchFrançais
Bénir, Dieu soit loué, Mon Dieu
Dire quelque chose qui exprime un souhait de bonheur ou de protection.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आशीर्वाद देना, धन्य करना
खुशी या सुरक्षा की इच्छा व्यक्त करने के लिए कुछ कहना।
- ItalianItaliano
Benedire, Beato
Dire qualcosa che esprime un augurio di felicità o protezione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Abençoar, Bendizer
Dizer algo que demonstra um desejo de felicidade ou proteção.
- RussianРусский
Благословлять, благослови
Сказать что-то, что выражает пожелание счастья или защиты.
- Urduاردو
دعا کردن، برکت دادن
ایسی بات کہنا جس سے خوشی یا حفاظت کی خواہش ظاہر ہو۔
- Chinese中文
保佑, 祝福, 赞美
说一些表示希望幸福或保护的话。
More words like Bless
- Favor
- Commend
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Bless
What does Bless mean?
To say something that shows a wish for happiness or protection.
What is the definition of Bless?
to ask God to protect somebody/something
How do you use Bless in a sentence?
They brought the children to Jesus and he blessed them.
Can you give another example of Bless?
God bless you!
What are synonyms for Bless?
Common alternatives include sanctify, consecrate, favor, exalt, commend.
What is the opposite of Bless?
Opposite meanings include curse, damn.
What words go with Bless?
It commonly pairs with bless your heart, bless someone, bless the food, bless with good fortune.
What are common mistakes when using Bless?
Confuse with 'bless you' which is specifically for sneezing. Use 'bless' without an object (e.g. 'I bless' instead of 'I bless you'). Mix up with 'blessed' when referring to something holy.
How do you pronounce Bless?
US: /["/bles/","/ˈblesɪz/","/blest/","/ˈblesɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/bles/","/ˈblesɪz/","/blest/","/ˈblesɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bless?
Used in religious contexts or to show goodwill. Avoid in very casual situations.
What CEFR level is Bless?
"Bless" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.