blessings

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bless⋅ing

[bles-ing]

–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)

The act of one that blesses.
A short prayer said before or after a meal; grace.
Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon.
Approbation; approval: This plan has my blessing.

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