transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbles ]
transitive verb
( blessed ˈblest ; also blest ˈblest ; bless·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blētsian, from blōd blood; from the use of blood in consecration
Date: before 12th century
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
bless your heart
— used in the phrase bless you to wish good health especially to one who has just sneezed
4.
a. : praise , glorify
bless his holy name
b. : to speak well of : approve
5. : to confer prosperity or happiness upon
6. archaic : protect , preserve
7. : endow , favor
bless ed with athletic ability