BLESSING

• (noun) the act of praying for divine protection

  synonyms : benediction

  "go in peace my children, my benediction shall go with you!" -added by diviya_inlas

• (noun) the formal act of approving

  "he gave the project his blessing", "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

  synonyms : approval , approving

• (noun) a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

  synonyms : benediction

  The meeting closed with Fr.Antony pronouncing benediction. -added by diviya_inlas

• (noun) a short prayer of thanks before a meal

  "their youngest son said grace"

  synonyms : grace , thanksgiving

• (noun) a desirable state

  "enjoy the blessings of peace", "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"

  synonyms : boon

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