blessing

A noun referring to a beneficial thing for which one is grateful, or a prayer asking for divine favor and protection.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее что-то полезное, за что испытывают благодарность, или молитву с просьбой о божественном благоволении и защите.esSustantivo que designa algo beneficioso por lo que se siente gratitud, o una oración pidiendo el favor y la protección divinos.frNom désignant quelque chose d'utile ou de bénéfique dont on est reconnaissant, ou une prière demandant la faveur et la protection divines.deSubstantiv, das etwas Gutes oder Förderliches bezeichnet, wofür man dankbar ist, oder ein Gebet um göttliche Gunst und Schutz.ptSubstantivo que designa algo benéfico pelo qual se sente gratidão, ou uma oração que pede o favor, a proteção e a graça divina.zh名词，指带来好处或幸福的事物，值得感恩；也指祈求神恩佑与保护的祈祷或祝福。arاسم يدل على شيء نافع أو خير يُشكر عليه، أو دعاء يُطلب فيه البركة والحماية من الله.

1. Divine favor B1 formal

   A prayer asking for divine protection or a gift from God.

   • The priest gave a blessing at the end of the service.
   • They asked for a blessing before their journey.
   • The family received a blessing from the elder.

   ruБлагословениеesBendición divinafrBénédiction divinedeSegenptBênçãozh祝福arبركة إلهية

   Synonyme: benedictionbenisonboongodsendgrace

   Antonyme: afflictioncursedamnationmalediction

2. Good fortune B1 formal

   Something that brings happiness or good luck; a benefit.

   • It was a blessing that no one was hurt in the accident.
   • Her promotion was a blessing for the whole family.
   • Good health is a blessing we often take for granted.

   ruБлагословениеesBendición, dichafrBénédiction (bonne fortune)deSegenptBênçãozh福气arبركة

   Synonyme: advantageassetbenefitbonusboongodsendwindfall

   Antonyme: afflictioncursemisfortune

3. Approval or support B2 formal

   Permission or encouragement to do something.

   • The project went ahead with the manager's blessing.
   • She gave her blessing to the marriage.
   • They proceeded with the plan after receiving the board's blessing.

   ruБлагословениеesbendición (aprobación o apoyo)frBénédiction (approbation, soutien)deSegenptBênçãozh准许arموافقة ودعم

   Synonyme: approvalassentconsentendorsementgo-aheadimprimaturpermissionsanctionsupport

   Antonyme: curse

• blessings plural form
• blessings' possessive plural form
• blessing's possessive singular form

unregelmäßiges Verb

A verb used to indicate the act of invoking divine favor upon someone or something, or to express gratitude or praise.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия призывания божественного благоволения на кого-либо или что-либо, или для выражения благодарности или хвалы.esVerbo usado para denotar la acción de invocar el favor divino sobre alguien o algo, o para expresar gratitud o alabanza.frVerbe utilisé pour invoquer la faveur divine sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou pour exprimer gratitude ou louange.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Erbitten göttlichen Segens für jemanden oder etwas auszudrücken oder um Dank oder Lob auszudrücken.ptVerbo usado para invocar bênçãos ou favor divino sobre alguém ou algo, ou para expressar gratidão, louvor ou consagrar algo como sagrado.zh动词，指祈求神赐福于某人或某物，使其神圣或蒙受恩惠；也用于表示感谢或赞美。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على طلب البركة أو النعمة الإلهية لشخص أو شيء، أو للتعبير عن الشكر والثناء.

1. Invoke divine favor B1 formal

   To ask God or a higher power to protect or favor someone or something.

   • The priest blessed the congregation at the end of the service.
   • She blessed her children before they went to sleep.
   • They asked the monk to bless their new home.

   ruБлагословлятьesBendecirfrbénirdeSegnenptAbençoarzh祝福arيبارك

   Synonyme: anointbenedictconsecratededicatehallowsanctify

   Antonyme: curse

2. Endow with a gift or quality B2 formal

   To provide someone with a special ability, talent, or advantage.

   • Nature blessed her with a beautiful singing voice.
   • He was blessed with great intelligence and curiosity.
   • The region is blessed with abundant natural resources.

   ruНаделитьesDotar de un don o cualidadfrdoter d'un don ou d'une qualitédeBeschenkenptDotarzh赋予arمَنَحَ

   Synonyme: bestowconferendowfavorgracegrant

   Antonyme: afflictcurse

3. Express gratitude B1 informal

   Used to express thanks or appreciation, often in a religious or heartfelt context.

   • Bless you for helping me with this heavy luggage.
   • She blessed her luck when she found the lost wallet.
   • He blessed the kindness of strangers during his travels.

   ruБлагословлятьesExpresar gratitud o dar graciasfrExprimer sa gratitudedeDankenptAbençoarzh祝福arالتبرك والدعاء بالبركة

   Synonyme: appreciateextolgive thanksglorifypraisethank

   Antonyme: cursedamn

• blessed past participle
• blest past participle
• blessed past simple
• blest past simple
• blessing present participle
• blesses third person singular