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გამოთქმა: /blɛs/

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Universal
  • pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask God to look favourably on:he blessed the dying man and anointed him
  • (especially in Christian church services) call (God) holy; praise (God).
  • (bless someone with) (of God or some notional higher power) endow someone with (a particular cherished thing or attribute):we have been blessed with a beautiful baby boy a beautiful city blessed with huge sandy beaches
  • express or feel gratitude to; thank:she silently blessed the premonition which had made her pack her best dress
  • (bless oneself) make the sign of the cross: the poor parson, blessing himself, brought up the rear
  • used in expressions of surprise, endearment, gratitude, etc.:bless my soul, Alan, what are you doing? Nurse Jones, bless her, had made a pot of tea she even bought me a little present—bless!

bless you!

said to a person who has just sneezed.
[from the phrase (may) God bless you]

not have a penny to bless oneself with

dated be completely impoverished.
[alluding to the cross on an old silver penny or to the practice of crossing a person's palm with silver for luck]

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