bless meaning and definition

BLESS verb

Definition of bless (verb)

1. give a benediction to
   • "The dying man blessed his son"
   • antonym: anathemise
2. confer prosperity or happiness on
3. make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
   • synonyms: sign
4. render holy by means of religious rites
   • synonyms: consecrate, hallow, sanctify
   • antonym: deconsecrate