<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li><p>beatify</p></li><li><p>magnify</p></li><li><p>glorify</p></li><li><p>hallow</p></li><li><p>exalt</p></li><li><p>to request of God the bestowal of divine favor on: Bless this house.</p></li><li><p>to bestow good of any kind upon: a nation blessed with peace.</p></li><li><p>to extol as holy; glorify: Bless the name of the Lord.</p></li><li><p>to protect or guard from evil (usually used as an interjection): Bless you! Bless your innocent little heart!</p></li><li><p>to condemn or curse: I'll be blessed if I can see your reasoning. Bless me if it isn't my old friend!</p></li><li><p>to make the sign of the cross over or upon: The Pope blessed the multitude.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>blessed or blest</li><li>blessing</li></ul>