1. asks God to give divine favor or protection to someone or something
Usage: religious context
2. gives someone or something a beneficial quality or advantage
3. expresses gratitude or approval for something

Examples

• The priest blesses the congregation every Sunday.
• She blesses her children before they go to sleep.
• Nature blesses this region with abundant rainfall.
• He blesses the day he met his wife.
• The coach blesses his team’s hard work and dedication.
• God blesses those who help others.
• The teacher blesses her students with patience and wisdom.