| NOUN | act | blessing, approval, approving | the formal act of approving |
|---|---|---|---|
| state | blessing, boon | a desirable state | |
| communication | blessing, grace, thanksgiving | a short prayer of thanks before a meal / meal | |
| communication | blessing, benediction | a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection | |
| act | blessing, benediction | the act of praying for divine protection |
| Sounds | bleh'sihng | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... | |
| Meaning | The formal act of approving. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "he gave the project his blessing" | |
| Synonyms | approval, approving | |
| Narrower | admiration, appreciation | A favorable judgment |
| adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal | The act of accepting with approval | |
| backing, backup, championship, patronage | The act of providing approval and support | |
| reward, reinforcement | An act performed to strengthen approved behavior | |
| Broader | support | Aiding the cause or policy or interests of |
| Opposite | disapproval | The act of disapproving or condemning |
| Spanish | aprobación | |
| Catalan | aprovació | |
| Meaning | A desirable state. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "enjoy the blessings of peace" | |
| Synonym | boon | |
| Narrower | mercy | Something for which to be thankful |
| Broader | good fortune, luckiness, good luck | An auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes |
| Spanish | bendición, ventaja | |
| Catalan | avantatge, benefici | |
| Meaning | A short prayer of thanks before a meal / meal. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | grace, thanksgiving | |
| Broader | prayer, petition, orison | reverent petition to a deity |
| Spanish | acción de gracias, bendición, gracia, gracias | |
| Catalan | acció de gràcies, benedicció | |
| Meaning | A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | benediction | |
| Narrower | benison | A spoken blessing |
| Broader | prayer, petition, orison | reverent petition to a deity |
| Spanish | bendición | |
| Catalan | benedicció | |
| Verbs | bless | give a benediction to |
| Meaning | The act of praying for divine protection. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | benediction | |
| Broader | prayer, supplication | The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) |
| Spanish | bendición | |
| Catalan | benedicció | |
| Verbs | bless | give a benediction to |
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