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US/ˈbles.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈbles.ɪŋ/
something that brings happiness or help, or approval for a plan
In context
Good health is a blessing that we often forget to value.
They finally got married with the full blessing of both families.
The priest said a short blessing before the meal began.
Words that go with blessing
adjective + noun
- a mixed blessingFame can be a mixed blessing.
noun + preposition
- a blessing in disguiseLosing that job was a blessing in disguise.
- with the blessing ofThe festival went ahead with the blessing of the council.
verb + noun
- count your blessingsTry to count your blessings when things go wrong.
- give your blessingIf you give your blessing, we will plan the wedding for June.
- say a blessingGrandmother said a blessing over the food.