[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy.Synonyms: beatify , magnify , glorify , hallow , exalt", "to request of God the bestowal of divine favor on:Bless this house.", "to bestow good of any kind upon:a nation blessed with peace.", "to extol as holy; glorify:Bless the name of the Lord.", "to protect or guard from evil (usually used as an interjection):Bless you! Bless your innocent little heart!", "to condemn or curse:I'll be blessed if I can see your reasoning. Bless me if it isn't my old friend!", "to make the sign of the cross over or upon:The Pope blessed the multitude."]}]