blessing

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noun

1. the formal act of approving (Freq. 1)
- he gave the project his blessing
- his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
• Syn:
approval, approving
• Ant:
disapproval (for: approval)
• Derivationally related forms:
approbate (for: approval), approve (for: approval)
• Hypernyms:
support
• Hyponyms:
adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal, backing,
backing, championship, patronage, admiration, appreciation,
reward, reinforcement
2. a desirable state
- enjoy the blessings of peace
- a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors
• Syn:
boon
• Hypernyms:
good fortune, luckiness, good luck
• Hyponyms:
mercy
3. a short prayer of thanks before a meal
- their youngest son said grace
• Syn:
grace, thanksgiving
• Hypernyms:
prayer, petition, orison
4. the act of praying for divine protection
• Syn:
benediction
• Derivationally related forms:
bless
• Hypernyms:
prayer, supplication
5. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
• Syn:
benediction
• Derivationally related forms:
bless
• Hypernyms:
prayer, petition, orison
• Hyponyms:
benison

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  benediction, grace, thanksgiving, boon, approval, approving