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bless⋅ing

  [bles-ing]
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–noun
1. the act or words of a person who blesses.
2. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty.
3. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness.
4. the invoking of God's favor upon a person: The son was denied his father's blessing.
5. praise; devotion; worship, esp. grace said before a meal: The children took turns reciting the blessing.
6. approval or good wishes: The proposed law had the blessing of the governor.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME blessinge, -unge, OE bletsung, bledsung. See bless, -ing 1

Synonyms:
2. advantage, boon, gain, profit, bounty.
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bless·ing   (blěs'ĭng)   
n.  
  1. The act of one that blesses.
  2. A short prayer said before or after a meal; grace.
  3. Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon.
  4. Approbation; approval: This plan has my blessing.
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