bless

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия призывания божественного благоволения на кого-либо или что-либо, или для выражения благодарности или хвалы.

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

irregular verb

1. Invoke divine favorB1formal

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

   Благословлять

   • 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.

   Synonymsanointbenedictconsecratededicatehallowsanctify

   Antonymscurse

2. Endow with a gift or qualityB2formal

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

   Наделить

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

   Synonymsbestowconferendowfavorgracegrant

   Antonymsafflictcurse

3. Express gratitudeB1informal

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

   Благословлять

   • 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.

   Synonymsappreciateextolgive thanksglorifypraisethank

   Antonymscursedamn