(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
When someone such as a priest ~es people or things, he asks for God’s favour and protection for them.
...asking for all present to ~ this couple and their loving commitment to one another.
VERB: V n
2.
Bless is used in expressions such as ‘God ~’ or ‘~ you’ to express affection, thanks, or good wishes. (INFORMAL, SPOKEN)
‘Bless you, Eva,’ he whispered...
God ~ and thank you all so much.
CONVENTION feelings
3.
You can say ‘~ you’ to someone who has just sneezed. (SPOKEN)
CONVENTION formulae
4.
see also ~ed , ~ing