blessing

About 8.74 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
2. noun A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
3. noun Good fortune.

   He was given blessings hoping he would pass his final exam.

4. noun A modern pagan ceremony.
5. noun The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

   We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.

6. noun Something someone is glad of.

   After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.

7. noun A prayer before a meal; grace.
8. noun A group of unicorns.

Similar words

benediction thanksgiving approving grace approval boon godsend evangelization holiness adoption

Often followed by

of to and on in for the upon that

Word family

blessings