[bless] vt blessed also blest ; bless.ing [ME, fr. OE bletsian, fr. blod blood; fr. the use of blood in consecration] (bef. 12c) 1: to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
2: to hallow with the sign of the cross
3: to invoke divine care for "~ your heart"
4. a: praise, glorify "~ his holy name" b: to speak well of: approve
5: to confer prosperity or happiness upon
6. archaic: protect, preserve 7: endow, favor "~ed with athletic ability"