Synonyms for blessing
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : bles-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈblɛs ɪŋ |
Top 10 synonyms for blessing Other synonyms for the word blessing
- absolution
- approbation
- benedicite
- benediction
- benefit
- benison
- bounty
- break
- commendation
- concurrence
- consecration
- divine sanction
- favor
- gain
- godsend
- Godspeed
- good
- help
- invocation
- laying on of hands
- leave
- lucky break
- manna from heaven
- miracle
- okay
- permission
- profit
- regard
- sanction
- service
- stroke of luck
- support
- thanks
- thanksgiving
- valediction
- windfall
Définition of blessing
Origin :- Old English bletsunga, bledsunge; see bless. Meaning "gift from God" is from mid-14c. In sense of "religious invocation before a meal" it is recorded from 1738. Phrase blessing in disguise is recorded from 1746.
- noun sanctification
- noun good wishes, approval
- noun advantage
- I think this blessing comes from the Divine, by reason of the innocence of his life.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- "It is a blessing that any of it is disposed of while you are not here," said Aunt Jane.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- Andy accepted the house as a blessing and went straight toward it.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- The day which his Maker intended as a blessing, man has converted into a curse.
- Extract from : « Sunday under Three Heads » by Charles Dickens
- In this dedication of a Nation we humbly ask the blessing of God.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- He went by quickly; and "the blessing of God on you," says he, and I could say nothing.
- Extract from : « Riders to the Sea » by J. M. Synge
- But He promises grace and every blessing to all who keep them.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- Arise, I pray you, and let us ask a blessing on that which is provided for us.
- Extract from : « The Wives of The Dead » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- A godly life will bring upon us God's blessing in time and eternity.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- What seems an evil is meant for a good purpose, and is a blessing in disguise.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
Antonyms for blessing
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