blessing
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(noun) the act of praying for divine protection |
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Synonyms: benediction |
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Related Words: prayer, supplication |
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(noun) the formal act of giving approval: "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" |
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Synonyms: approval, approving |
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Related Words: acceptance, admiration, adoption, appreciation, backing, championship, patronage, reinforcement, reward, support |
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(noun) a desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors" |
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Synonyms: boon |
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Related Words: good fortune, good luck, mercy |
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(noun) a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection |
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Synonyms: benediction |
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Related Words: benison, communion, orison, petition, prayer |
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(noun) a short prayer of thanks before a meal |
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Synonyms: grace, thanksgiving |
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Related Words: communion, orison, petition, prayer, thanking, thanks |
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