BLESS

[verb] [T] [past:] blessed or literary blest - to ask for God's help and protection for (someone or something), or to call or make (someone or something) holyThe priest blessed the people in church, saying "God be with you".(humorous) 'Bless his/her (little) cotton socks' is sometimes said of someone, esp. an adult, when you are pretending that you feel affection for them.Fortunately we were blessed with (= lucky in having) fine weather.Bless you! is a phrase which is said to someone who has just sneezed.(dated) Bless my soul!, Bless me!, Well I'm blessed! are expressions of surprise.Bless you or (dated) bless your heart! is an expression which you use when you are grateful for something kind that someone has done for you."Here, let me help you with your shopping." "Bless you my dear."